Morning Show Host/Hostess

VOCM, Newfoundland and Labrador's historic, award-winning local news leader, has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! We're on the hunt for our next star co-host for Your VOCM Mornings. Are you bursting with energy? A true news aficionado? Do you revel in the excitement of live radio, eager to engage with our devoted audience? Comfortable asking the tough questions to key decision-makers across the province? If the idea of playing an integral role in delivering pivotal news to the hundreds of thousands of listeners who proudly consider VOCM "their" station every day thrills you, then here’s your moment. Don't let it pass you by, apply today!

Responsibilities:

· Anchoring or co-hosting an engaging Morning Show each weekday and maintaining a high level of performance.

· Developing and following up on guests, story ideas, and gathering news information.

· Working closely with the Program Director to consistently improve the show and ratings.

· Working closely with the news team to ensure excellence in VOCM’s news coverage at all times.

· As required, working within the news department reporting, interviewing, and hosting news stories, segments, or programs.

· Public appearances on behalf of VOCM.. This includes but not limited to concert MC duties, charity events, special station events, client events, etc.

Qualifications:

· A minimum of 3-5 years of on-air experience

· Broad digital and broadcast journalism skills

· Must be able to adjust on the fly, and work well under pressure while multi-tasking

· Above average phone and production skills.

· Solid news judgement with excellent interviewing, reporting and writing skills

· Creativity, a passion for keeping up-to-date on current events, and the understanding that real life makes great radio.

· Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

· A strong work ethic with a team-oriented approach

· Valid driver’s license

If you are looking for an exceptional workplace and have what it takes to fill this position?

1. Complete the following Employment Equity Self-Identification Form: www.stingray.com/employment-equity-survey

2. And then send us your resume

Submissions deadline: March 18th, 2024

Stingray Radio and Digital supports the principles of Employment Equity is committed to ensuring our workforce is representative of the communities we serve. Women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities are encouraged to apply and to self-identify so we can work towards full representation of those groups within our company.

Stingray Radio and Digital requires all applicants to be legally eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Not the job for you? Check out our Careers page to consult other available positions and learn more about Stingray. We’re always on the lookout for new talent.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-18