Digital Content Coordinator – Corus Radio Calgary

Digital Content Coordinator – Corus Radio Calgary

Calgary, AB, Canada Req #3733
Date posted:  Monday, January 6, 2025

Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day.

Our culture and our people are what make us, US.

We have a passion to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people’s lives. Our award-winning culture is an expression of who we are, what we do, and how we thrive. Our values describe our culture in action. They outline how we achieve our goals, work together, engage with partners, and interact in our communities. At Corus, we Win Together, Think Beyond, Make it Happen, Learn Every Day and Show We Care.

Ready to join US?

Division: Corus Radio – FM

Work Status: Full-Time

Location: Calgary, AB (Onsite)

About the Role:

Corus Radio is looking for a Digital Content Coordinator in Calgary. Reporting to the Program Director, you will be responsible for amplifying the best of Corus Radio’s content on social media, increasing audience engagement and upholding Global News/Corus Entertainment standards and best practices. You will work with a social media strategist, on-air hosts, and promotions teams to create and curate digital content and position it for Corus Radio’s ever-growing social media audience.

You will contribute by:

• Create and curate digital content and position it for various social media platforms, aligning them with the Digital Strategy Manager to SEO best practices.
• Maintain the brand vision and voice across all platforms in both visual and copy storytelling.
• Strengthen audience engagement by posting, monitoring, and responding to comments, messages and other feedback from users to maintain brand integrity and bolster engagement.
• Craft social media copy, content calendars and collaborate to create visual content (photography, blog posts, gifs, photo collages, video, live Streams, etc.)
• Analyze data in real-time to ensure that we are meeting KPIs.
• Work with announcers to capture on-air and behind-the-scenes content, viral stories and leverage great on-air content to bring the social audience to on-air as well as online.
• Available to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

Skills and experience you will bring:

• Post-secondary education in journalism, broadcasting, or a related field.
• Familiar with online publishing tools (e.g., WordPress) and proven ability working with Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, etc. for business and creating content optimized across all platforms.
• Excellent shooting and editing skills using a DSLR camera and digital production equipment as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Lightroom. Knowledge of After Effects, Audition and Illustrator an asset)
• Proven ability to grow a brand’s digital footprint with clear and actionable content strategy plans.
• Enthusiasm and passion for all things radio — everything from music, the arts, pop culture, sports, as well as a keen interest in technology and digital media.
• Understanding of how major organizations are employing a wide range of digital platforms and formats.
• Ability to write and edit compelling copy optimized for different social media channels.
• Strong expertise in, and passion for, social media.
• Experience with Omny Studio or Headliner.
• Experience in graphic design is considered an asset.
• Occasional requirement to travel within Alberta.
• The ability to approach your day to day with fun!

Every day, we work hard to become an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that supports the well-being of our people and makes a positive difference in our communities. Want to learn more? Have a look at our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and Sustainability Report for more information on our approach to People, Planet and Responsibility.

We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada.

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.

How to Apply:  If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’.

Application Deadline: January 20, 2025

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