Announcer Producer (Casual, Ongoing Expression of Interest)

About CKUA
CKUA is recognized as Canada’s first public broadcaster, and it continues to inspire and guide a world-wide community of loyal arts and culture enthusiasts along a journey of musical discovery every day. CKUA offers more than 45 expertly curated multi-genre musical programs, plus other enriching arts and cultural content on-air and online. CKUA serves 380 communities across Alberta with FM Radio and reaches listeners around the world with live-streaming and digital content through CKUA.com, the CKUA App, and social platforms. We are an inclusive, creative, hardworking group on a musical mission to enrich lives and support the arts.

Announcer Producer (Casual, Ongoing Expression of Interest)

Location: Edmonton or Calgary | Hybrid | Casual | Union Position

About Casual Announcer Producer Roles at CKUA

At CKUA, sound is how connection happens. Music, stories, curiosity, and care travel across the airwaves and into kitchens, cars, studios, and quiet moments across Alberta and beyond. Even when a regular host is away.

From time to time, CKUA engages casual Announcer Producers to provide fill-in hosting support across its programming schedule. This posting represents an ongoing expression of interest, intended to build and maintain a pool of qualified on-air hosts who can step in as needed to support existing shows. There is no immediate vacancy associated with this posting.

This is a casual role with hours that vary based on programming needs. Fill-in shifts may be scheduled in advance or arise with short notice. Preparation work can be completed remotely, however live hosting takes place in the CKUA studio in either Edmonton or Calgary.

Announcer Producers work alongside a community of broadcasters, producers, and music lovers who care deeply about consistency, quality, and the listener experience.

How Casual Announcer Producers Make an Impact

In a fill-in capacity, Announcer Producers help ensure continuity across CKUA’s programming. Shows are hosted in alignment with the established tone, format, and flow of the regular program, while still sounding natural, engaged, and present.

The role includes reviewing show outlines or host notes, preparing music and content in advance, operating studio equipment during live broadcasts, and collaborating with producers to ensure smooth transitions on air. Announcer Producers may step in for scheduled absences, vacation coverage, or unforeseen needs, supporting both weekday and weekend programming as required.

While each host brings professionalism and personality to the broadcast, the focus remains on stewarding the existing show and maintaining the trusted relationship listeners have with CKUA’s programming.

What Casual Announcer Producers Bring

Casual Announcer Producers bring flexibility, reliability, and a strong understanding of what it means to step into someone else’s show with care and respect. The ability to adapt quickly, follow established formats, and maintain consistency on air is essential.

Experience may come from community or campus radio, podcasting, digital audio, or other broadcast environments. Familiarity with live radio workflows is important, particularly in situations where preparation time may be limited.

Announcer Producers are comfortable working independently, remaining calm in a live studio environment, and taking direction when needed. Experience with tools such as Adobe Audition or OMT is an asset, and a willingness to learn CKUA’s systems and standards is expected.

A collaborative mindset and a commitment to inclusive, community-driven media are central to this work. Care for music, story, and the listener experience guides every broadcast.

Additional Details

This is a casual, unionized position based in Edmonton or Calgary. Terms and conditions of employment are governed by the Collective Agreement between CKUA and IBEW Local 2228. The current starting rate for this role is $22.75 per hour.

As a casual role, there is no guaranteed minimum number of hours. Scheduling is based on programming needs, operational requirements, and individual availability.

How to Express Interest

Individuals interested in being considered for future casual fill-in Announcer Producer opportunities are invited to submit an application by clicking “Apply” below.

Applications will be reviewed as needs arise. Selected individuals may be contacted at a later date for further conversation, which may include a request for additional materials.

This expression of interest remains open on an ongoing basis.

CKUA welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We are particularly interested in and encourage applications from equity-seeking communities, including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

CKUA is a donor-supported arts organization that inspires and connects through the power of music, arts, culture and story. With a focus on musical discovery, we showcase the best creative work from Alberta and beyond and deliver it on-air, online and in-person.

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Treaty 6 territory is the traditional gathering place for diverse Indigenous peoples including the Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakoda, Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibway, Saulteaux/Anishinaabe and many others whose histories, languages and cultures continue to influence our vibrant community of Amiskwaciwaskahigan, also known as Edmonton. Treaty 7 is the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy which includes the Siksika, Kainai and Pikani, the Tsuut’ina and the Stoney Nakoda nations including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley nations. We also recognize the Métis people and the Inuit who make their home in Mohkins’tsis, also known as Calgary.