Afternoon Drive Announcer – Winnipeg Radio – Country 99 FM

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM

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. 

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Division: Corus Radio Winnipeg – Country 99
Work Status: Full-Time
Location: Winnipeg, MB (Onsite)

About the Role

Country 99 is looking for a vibrant, creative, and energetic on-air personality to take the mic for our afternoon drive show in Winnipeg.

This is a rare opportunity to join a team of unique and talented broadcasters who are passionate about creating unforgettable radio and digital content. 

You’ll be the voice our listeners turn to every afternoon, engaging them with topical, entertaining, and authentic content, both on-air and across social and digital platforms.

From delivering a live show five days a week, to connecting with fans in the community, you’ll be a key part of the Country 99 brand.

You will contribute by:

• Hosting a fun, engaging, and well-paced afternoon drive show that connects us with our audience.
• Generating topical, creative, and local content that resonates with country music fans.
• Creating and executing a live show, five days a week, with strong preparation and pacing.
• Using MusicMaster for music scheduling and merging music logs.
• Collaborating with the team to create memorable moments on radio, social media, and community events.
• Driving audience engagement through innovative social media strategies and local storytelling.
• Representing Country 99 at promotional appearances, remote broadcasts, and community events, including work with key local sports partnerships.
• Contributing ideas that help grow listenership and revenue opportunities.
   

Skills and experience you will bring:

• Post-secondary education in Journalism, Broadcasting, Radio/Television Arts, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proven experience as an on-air announcer, ideally in a major or competitive market.
• Previous work in a country’s music format is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience with MusicMaster and music log merging.
• Strong on-air presence with exceptional engagement skills on radio, text, and social platforms.
• Proficiency with broadcast tools and technology to deliver a tight, well-produced show.
• Video and audio recording/editing skills, with the ability to create high-quality content from a mobile device.
• The ability to deliver bold, authentic, and relatable content that matters to our local country fans.
• Comfort and enthusiasm for community involvement and remote broadcasts.
• Demonstrated creativity and a proven track record of building a strong social media presence.
• Passion for the country music format and its audience.
   

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 opportunity, click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of this page to submit your application.  Please submit your application through the job link, including audio demos and links to your social media work.

Application Deadline: August 26, 2025

Current Corus Employees:
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We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.