CKTB – Assistant Program Director, Producer

Responsibilities – Assistant Program Director: 

• Oversee all paid programming incl. scheduling of show recordings, fulfillment of client requirements and approval of host billings
• Prepare weekly programming schedules, working with technical producer & traffic
• Organize monthly announcer schedules and track vacation schedules
• Attend weekly programming meetings in accordance with the schedule to be established by the Program Director
• Develop and pitch specials, features and unique experiences for the listeners
• Conduct audience research
• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities – Show Producer: 

• Prepare and deliver show segment ideas for The Drive – weekdays from 2p-6p, that are plugged in and reflect the Niagara region
• Attend weekly show meetings in accordance with the schedule to be established by the Program Director & hosts
• Book weekly guests and maintain interview schedule
• Develop and maintain strong community relationships and awareness
• Content preparation with multi-platform roll-out and engagement
• Communicate effectively and creatively with show hosts & guests
• Daily social media activity on all platforms
• Board Operator as required

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with show production
• Extensive Programming experience
• Experience and comfort speaking directly to external guests/clients
• Experience with audio/video editing software
• Ability to handle live and breaking news situations
• Established community relationships with strong connection to the Niagara region
• Go-getter attitude with ability to quickly problem solve
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude and sense of humour
• Social Networking Skills (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, SMS and web knowledge)
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail
• Proven production skills with ability to take on additional responsibilities & duties as required

We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.