Current Positions Available
Volunteer Board Members Wanted
Northumberland 89.7 FM has openings for new Board members for 2025!
Are you ready for a unique experience?
Northumberland 89.7 FM is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run radio station operating in Northumberland County.
Our station provides a fast-paced, exciting and rewarding environment in which individuals are engaged and
inspired.
We provide news, entertainment and information to our listening audience. Northumberland 89.7 FM broadcasts
from our studio in Cobourg.
We are looking for dynamic and motivated individuals to fulfil key positions on our Board of Directors.
We also have immediate Board openings for the positions of:
• Secretary
• Treasurer
These positions are critical to the success of the station and form part of the Board Executive Group.
If you have some experience in these specific executive roles, we want to put your talents to work today for
Northumberland 89.7 FM!
If, interested please send your resume to:
Barry Johnson – Board Secretary bjohnson@northumberland897.ca
Barry Walker- Board Chairman b.bwalker@sympatico.ca
If you have questions, please feel free to contact
Larry Crook – Executive Director, Northumberland 89.7 FM larry.crook@northumberland897.ca 905-269-1024
JOB POSTING
LJI JOURNALIST WANTED
WHO ARE WE?
Northumberland 89.7 FM is a not-for-profit community base radio station, providing news, sports, views, events coverage, music and a variety of programs to residents of Northumberland County.
Northumberland 89.7 FM was an idea formulated in 2009 and our official on-air launch was December 2013. We have recently celebrated our 10 Year Anniversary during which time we have become a trusted voice for providing in-depth news coverage.
We have a small team of 3 Full Time Employees with a large and dedicated volunteer base of over 50 people.
We deliver news through our Radio Programming 8 times a day during the week and 3 times a day on weekends and Holidays. We will report breaking news as it happens during our live on-air programming as needed. We post our news stories, often fuller, more in depth versions to our website.
Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) Program
The station’s hyperlocal journalism is supported by the Community Radio Fund of Canada and funded by the Government of Canada. The news programming is focuses on diverse, local communities that are underserved in the Canadian news landscape. The goal is to increase the production of community and civic news in those areas and to make that news more accessible across the country. We’re elevating original, local community news.
New Reporter/Journalist
Full time 5-month contract position with the goal of retaining the applicant for Permanent fulltime placement
Salary is $4349.40 per month on this 5-month contract paid bi-weekly. All applicable Provincial and Federal Taxes as well as any other government requirements will be deducted (EI, CPP)
Start Date: November 1, 2024, or sooner
Flexible scheduling to facilitate field reporting. Morning, afternoon Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work. Will provide time-off in lieu of extra hours worked.
Job Requirements
Hold a degree or diploma in Journalism, Communications or Arts from an accredited academic or technical institution OR have equivalent experience in broadcast, print/digital journalism or writing (minimum 1 year experience)
Excellent communication (listener and conversational) along with strong writing skills
Vibrant storytelling with an emphasis in the local news using critical thinking, ability to analyze issues, research, remain impartial, and a strong desire to seek the truth and report
Deadline-driven and have an eye for detail with strong skills in both a team setting and with independent work.
Audio production skills are an asset but not a requirement - we will train you.
Social media savvy, for both posting and extensive research purposes
Other qualifications/requirements
Understanding diversity, different perspectives and sensitive/complex issues such as environmental concerns, mental health, poverty, Indigenous rights, LGBTQ+ rights, etc.)
A desire to drive news and interest in reporting on a range of topics to Northumberland listeners, municipal, regional and federal politics, courts, affordable housing, employment, etc.
Attend editorial meetings with station and LJI coordinators as needed.
We’re looking for dynamic, determined journalists who care about local, community and civic journalism. If that sounds like you, please apply by the deadline October 15 5:00 PM to:
Larry Crook, Executive Director larry.crook@nothumberland897.ca with a cover letter describing why you want to work at the station, a current resume and a few examples of your work. Northumberland 89.7 FM encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates, including (but not limited to) women, BIPOC individuals, those who identify as LGBTQ+, and people living with disabilities.
Thank you to everyone for your interest in the LJI program. Unfortunately, we can’t respond to all applicants. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
This position is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada and the Government of Canada’s Local Journalism Initiative.
Media Sales Representative
We are looking for a radio sales representative to call on businesses in the Northumberland County Region. Previous sales or media experience is an asset; however, we are willing to train the right candidate. You are an outgoing, enthusiastic, mature individual. You will be comfortable calling on local merchants, learning to understand their marketing challenges and help them by providing solutions through advertising on our radio station.
This is a commission based position and can be full or part time. The more time and effort you put in, the more you will earn.
For more information, and to apply for this position please send your resume to: info@northumberland897.ca
Become a Volunteer
Whether you’re interested in being an on-air show host, a behind-the-scenes techie, an administrative assistant, or a marketing consultant, Northumberland 89.7 is always seeking new volunteers. Ask any of our current volunteers and they’ll tell you that 89.7 is one of the most fun, friendly, and always-changing experiences you can have as a volunteer. Translation: you get to have fun, and contribute to the community at the same time. What’s to lose? Fill out our application form here or email info@northumberland897.ca