Street Team Member - Promotions and Public Relations
Corus Entertainment View all jobs
- Edmonton, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
Corus Edmonton radio stations (103.9 CISN Country, CHUCK @ 92.5, and 880 CHED) are looking for a casual Street Team Member to join their team. Reporting to the Brand Associate, the successful candidate would be responsible for representing the station at promotions and live on-location broadcasts, interacting with clients and the general public, activation of on-site events, and creating fun, memorable experiences for our listeners. This role involves a variety of shifts including weeknights, weekends, early mornings, and holidays. If you are passionate about music, pop culture, sports, current events and the city you live in, then we are looking for you to join our team!You will contribute by:
- Representing our radio stations and executing station appearances on the street, Oilers & Elks games, events, concerts, festivals, parades, client locations, etc.
- Set up and tear down of station equipment and signage at events.
- Interacting with listeners and clients/sponsors, running contests, administering prizes, and promoting products and services.
- Engaging with listeners and making them remember you. You're approachable and love talking to strangers!
- Posting and interacting on Social Media Platforms (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, etc.).
- Assisting the digital team by sharing Corus content across social media and creating/shooting video.
- Technical Engineering of on location sales and programming remotes.
- Hosting and emceeing of station events in front of large crowds.
- Documenting all event activities and details.
- Driving the station vehicles around the Edmonton area and to community events.
- Basic maintenance and upkeep of station vehicles and equipment.
- Internal office assistance as required.
- Post-secondary education in Radio, Broadcasting, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
- Availability (especially evenings and weekends) to work a variety of shifts each week. There are key events throughout the year that we would ask all street team to be available.
- A love for radio goes a long way – broadcast students are encouraged to apply.
- Previous promotional, social media, and/or street team experience is an asset.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A valid Class G driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
- Ability to work well under minimal supervision.
- Able to lift and carry equipment as required.
- Knowledgeable of all social media platforms including how to post pictures, use of hashtags and replying to comments and messages.
- Knowledge of our stations and their audiences is an asset.
- Ability to learn basic technical engineering.
- Creativity (visually and in problem solving) will help you shine in this role.
- Filming and editing skills a bonus.
- Be responsible, reliable, and punctual. Always represent the station in a professional manner.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Flexible schedule - this role involves a variety of shifts including weeknights, weekends, early mornings, and holidays.