Blackburn Radio

Mix 96.7, Cool 100.7 and Windsor’s Country 95.9/ 92.7 have exciting new opportunities for part-time Brand Ambassadors for our stations in Windsor-Essex; hitting the streets and attending the region’s best festivals and events. Brand Ambassadors primarily work May – September 2025, with some opportunities for occasional hours in the off-season.

Responsibilities:

• Attend station promotions, designated client promotions, and non-profit events as scheduled
• Proactively engage with listeners, clients and the general public while on-location and exhibit knowledge or our stations
• Distribution of promotional items including station marketing and swag items
• Set up, maintain, and keep inventory of signage, station equipment, station vehicles, prizing etc.
• Assist with social media management including written posts and stories on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter from events
• Availability on weekends and evenings will be required
• Other duties relating to event management as assigned

Required Skills And Qualifications:

• High level of initiative/self motivation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Conceptual, creative thinker and problem solver
• Must enjoy a fast-paced work environment that is based on team & individual effort
• A valid driver’s license (for station vehicles) and reliable transportation
• A positive, friendly manner and customer service approach
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (ex: Weekdays, Weekends and Evenings)
• Experience in the media and broadcasting industry considered an asset

Interested applicants are to send an email with a resume in confidence to careers@blackburnmedia.ca by Friday, April 4 at 4:00 pm.

Please ensure that the subject line in your email is Brand Ambassador – Windsor-Essex. Please note: Successful candidates will be contacted for further interviews.

Blackburn Media Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourage applications from qualified individuals and genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.

Applicants should identify if they require accommodation during the recruitment process on a confidential basis.

A part time opportunity where you will spend your weekend visiting local community events and representing our radio stations.  Don’t worry, this job does not include on air responsibilities, but it does require a fun, friendly and energetic personality. You will represent CKNX AM 920, 101.7 The One and CoOL 94.5 at events across Midwestern Ontario.  

Work week is 7 and a half hours per day every Friday, Saturday and Sunday (22.5 hours per week) starting June 27, 2025 through August 31, 2025.  

• Work closely with Community Marketing and Promotions preparing a weekly schedule
• Attend station events and maximize station’s on-site presence at community events
• Driving the Summer Cruiser throughout Midwestern Ontario, primarily evenings and weekends
• Proactively engage listeners, clients and general public
• Update stations social media and website including photos and blogs
• Maintain upkeep of station vehicles (fuel, cleaning, etc) and promotional signage
• Complete summer cruiser report of weekly activities
• Additional duties as assigned by Community Marketing and Promotions

Skills Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in media or marketing preferred but not necessary
• Valid G or G2 driver’s license with a Clean 3 year Ministry of Transportation abstract 

REQUIRED

• Strong organizational and time management skills, detail oriented and able to multitask
• Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills
• Works well within a team and in a high paced environment
• A great attitude, highly creative and upbeat personality
• Strong social media skills
• High energy, outgoing and eager to initiate conversation with the public
• An understanding of Midwestern Ontario (Huron, Perth, Bruce, Grey and Wellington counties)

Interested applicants are invited to email a resume in confidence to: Jeff Irwin at careers@blackburnmedia.ca

Please ensure that the subject line in your email is “Summer Cruiser”

ONLY THOSE GRANTED AN INTERVIEW WILL HEAR FROM US.

Blackburn Media Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified Men, Women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.

Applicants should identify if they require accommodation during the recruitment process on a confidential basis.

94.3 CKSY, CFCO and COOL FM has exciting new opportunities for Summer Road Crew Members at our Chatham location. Blackburn Media’s Summer Road Crew Program is the “Brand Ambassador” for our stations; hitting the streets and attending the region’s best festivals and events. The summer work term is anytime between May – September 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Attend all major station promotions, designated client promotions, and non-profit events as scheduled
• Proactively engage with listeners, clients and the general public while on-location
• Distribution of promotional items including station marketing and swag items
• Set up, maintain, and keep inventory of signage, station equipment, station vehicles, prizing etc.
• Assist with social media management including written posts and stories on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
• Other duties relating to event management as assigned
• Report to the Marketing & Promotions Coordinator

Required Skills And Qualifications:

• High level of initiative/self motivation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Conceptual, creative thinker and problem solver
• Must enjoy a fast-paced work environment that is based on team & individual effort
• A valid driver’s license (for station vehicles) and reliable transportation
• A positive, friendly manner and customer service approach
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (ex: Weekdays, Weekends and Evenings)
• Experience in the media and broadcasting industry considered an asset

Interested applicants are to send an email with a resume in confidence to careers@blackburnmedia.ca by Friday, February 21st at 4:00 pm.

Please ensure that the subject line in your email is Summer Road Crew Member – Chatham.
Please note: We will contact the successful candidates for further interviews.

Blackburn Media Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourage applications from qualified individuals and genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.
Applicants should identify if they require accommodation during the recruitment process on a confidential basis.