Blackburn Radio

Blackburn Media is looking for a Promotions Coordinator for the Windsor-Essex Market.

We’re looking for an outgoing, driven and creative individual with the ability to think “outside-the-box.”  This individual should be a social media wiz, love being around people and working as part of a team but have the ability to take initiative and work independently to get things done.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing and executing/implementing station and sales-driven promotions, contests, and events
• Schedule promotional campaigns and manage prizing distribution
• Create and manage social media campaigns/channels
• Assist with website management
• Reception, office supply management and administrative duties as assigned
• Corresponding with community events and organizations
• Managing and communicating promotion calendars and newsletters
• Creating, editing and managing promotional material for our group of radio stations
• Setting up, maintaining and keeping inventory of signage, station equipment, station vehicles, prizing etc
• Coordination of our seasonal and occasional brand representatives, including training and scheduling for on-site appearances
• Creating wrap reports of station and sales-based events and promotions
• Additional duties may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Promotional or marketing background preferred
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with social media platforms and multimedia in a professional setting
• Valid G2 driver’s license required
• Must be willing to work extended, flexible hours (evenings and/or weekends when needed)
• Punctual and detail oriented
• Team player with a positive attitude and the ability to work well under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Responsible, reliable, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Computer skills: Must be fluent with Microsoft and Google Office. Experience with Adobe Photoshop and other creative software would be considered an asset

This is a salaried position with benefits and pension.

To apply, please submit a resume to careers@blackburnmedia.ca with the subject line ‘Promotions Coordinator’.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Applications will be accepted until 5pm on Friday, May 19^th, 2023.

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 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.

Blackburn Media Inc. is looking for an energetic journalist to work in our newsroom in Chatham, Ontario.

Your duties will include, but not be limited to: weekend newscasting on our three radio stations, field and desk reporting, creating content for CKNewsToday.ca, and social media engagement.

The successful candidate will possess:

• A diploma or degree in journalism from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Exceptional news judgement.
• An ability to write clear and concise news stories for on-air and online presentation.
• A strong on-air sound.
• A strong work ethic.
• A critical mind and a willingness to dig for the story.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Newscast and reporting demos, resumes, and writing samples should be sent by May 19, 2023 to: careers@blackburnmedia.ca

Subject line: Reporter/Weekend News Anchor/ Attention – Scott Kitching

Those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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.

Blackburn Media Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Creative Writer in our Wingham location.

If you can flip between targeting fans of Country, Great Hits & Real Classics, and Today’s Best Music to creatively attain the goals of our stations and our clients, send us your samples.

We’re looking for someone who can meet and exceed deadlines, be able to adjust quickly to changing priorities, pays great attention to detail, works with discretion, can work independently while providing high levels of customer service, and most of all, be creative!

Previous writing experience is required.  Prior exposure to and expertise in SDS, Media Touch, Adobe Audition, especially in a production capacity, is a huge asset. 

Let us know what other skills you may have; you never know what we can put to use!

Send resume and script samples to:

careers@blackburnradio.com. 

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

This is a union bargained position with a W11 designation.

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 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.

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 Jun 30, 2023 through Sept 3, 2023.  

• 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 jirwin@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.