Talk Show Content Producer - QR Calgary Radio

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Division: QR Calgary Radio

Work Status: Full-Time

Location: Calgary, AB (Onsite)

About the Role:

QR Calgary, the city’s number one news-talk radio station, has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Talk Show Content Producer and Social Contributor in our Calgary location. Reporting to the Manager of Talk and Talent, you will be responsible for producing dynamic, interesting, and informative locally focused talk shows. You will also assist in growing and further developing our social media and podcasting channels with engaging audio and video content.

You will contribute by:

• Create an exciting, interesting, informative, community minded show.
• Have diverse knowledge of all things topical both locally and nationally.
• Create and research story ideas.
• Develop and maintain news contacts.
• Possible on-air responsibilities
• Public appearances as required.
• Engaging social media skills to drive listeners to the show.

Skills and experience you bring:

• Post-secondary education in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Tenacious approach in convincing guests and news makers to join hosts on-air.
• Excellent organizational, communication & interpersonal skills.
• News experience, preferably on radio in a large market.
• Strong and solid interviewing skills.
• Ability to write for all media platforms.
• Comprehensive knowledge of local and national news events.
• Expertise in audio editing.
• Dynamic drive to develop shareable content (audio, Facebook lives).
• Understanding and strengths in New Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and Podcasting.
• Creative, energetic, fun, outgoing, positive, friendly manner, team player.
• You are engaged in the news cycle and can always discuss the top two or three stories of the day.
• You have an eagerness to always be asking, ‘what’s our next guest or topic?

Application Deadline: May 14, 2025

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We are committed to providing an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities. Please let your recruiter or the hiring manager know if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or email us in confidence at accessibility@corusent.com.

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*No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.