Montreal’s 92.5 The Beat
A subsidiary of Cogeco Diffusion Inc.
Traffic Reporter
Montreal
Montreal’s 92.5 The Beat, a subsidiary of Cogeco Diffusion Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Part Time (Maternity Leave) Traffic Reporter position for The Beat’s Drive Show. Reporting to the Program Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The traffic reporter gathers information on the traffic situations in and around the metropolitan area and keeps listeners informed on a regular basis.
- The traffic reporter may be required to update sections of the radio station website during the course of his/her shift and forwarding information to listeners through an email marketing campaign or other Internet related Medias
- Interaction with listeners. He/she will receive calls from listeners and will have access to electronic information from Transport Quebec or any other source of information related to traffic
- He/she gathers information on the traffic situations in and around the metropolitan area and keeps listeners informed on a regular basis
- Candidate will participate in station marketing and promotional campaigns and activities as well as be available for station and sales remotes and other station functions. He/she will also be available for doing voice work for commercial and promo production, as needed.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of pop cultural, music and current events (international and local) as they relate to station’s A25-54 year old audience.
- Perform commercial narration and production, as required.
- Ability to handle stress well and process information quickly
- Minimum 3 years on-air Announcer experience working for a major market radio or television station.
- Excellent on-air skills, as determined by the Program Director.
- Excellent communication skills; bilingualism is an asset but not required.
- Capable of executing the expected show concept.
- Organized/Solid work ethic with positive references.
- A positive, friendly manner and customer service
- A winning attitude and team player
- Knowledge of Montreal Road Network
Interested applicants are invited to send their resume by January 23, 2012 to:
The Beat / Cogeco Diffusion Inc.
Att. Leo Da Estrela Program Director
800, de la Gauchetière West, Office 1100
Montreal, Quebec
H5A 1M1
Email Address: leo.daestrela@cogecodiffusion.com
Fax: 514.787-7979
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** Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.
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