Show Host (Waterloo/Brantford)
Ever wanted to host your own show, curate your very own content and hone your interview and broadcast journalism skillset?
Create your own show on Radio Laurier! We welcome all ideas and personalities from Laurier’s Waterloo & Brantford campuses. No prior experience is required, as we’ll train you on all equipment and discuss how to structure, research and prepare for your show each week.
Your responsibilities include preparing a 50-minute broadcast each week, thoroughly researching your content, and developing creative ideas that pique our listener’s interest. This is an excellent opportunity to turn your ideas into high-quality on-air content for your community, friends, and family to enjoy but that can also be used to bolster your portfolio going forward.
Hosts are expected to make a commitment of 3-5 hours a week which consists of preparation, broadcasting and the odd team meeting. They are also expected to attend all general station meetings and, when able to, attend events. All hosts will directly report to the Program Director and are expected to adhere to WLUSP’s code of conduct and content ownership policies.
*If you’re on the Brantford campus, please be sure to note this on our contact form or in your email*
Morning Show & After Class Hosts (Waterloo/Brantford)
Do you want to host a show but don’t want to pitch a show? Do you love listening to radio on your daily commute?
Host a Morning or After Class Show! Morning Show & After Class Hosts work as part of a team to produce weekly content during prime-time hours. On week days, The Morning Show runs from 10am-12pm and After Class runs from 10pm-11pm.
Just like your classic morning show, it consists of fun segments, exciting interviews, popular music, and much more. After Class shows are an opportunity to tastefully discuss mature and provocative topics. The Morning and After Class members will work closely with the manager to create a consistent structure among the shows while maintaining creative freedom for individual hosts. Each show is geared towards the Laurier campus and community and provides a wide variety of content.
Hosts are expected to make a commitment of 3-5 hours a week, which consists of preparation, broadcasting, and the occasional meeting. Hosts are also expected to attend all general station meetings and, when able, attend Radio Laurier & WLUSP events. All Morning Show/After Class hosts directly report to our Morning Show/After Class manager and are expected to adhere to WLUSP’s code of conduct and content ownership policies.
Music Assistant (Waterloo/Brantford)
Is music your first language?
As a member of a team, you will assist the Music Manager in the processing and maintenance of all the music we receive. Radio Laurier receives dozens of albums a week both digitally and physically (via snail mail), so Music Assistants are tasked with processing some these submissions every week. Music Assistants will also help the Music Manager in cataloguing the songs that we play on Radio Laurier.
Additionally, the music department is responsible for creating album and concert reviews and occasionally even composing music for podcasts. The time commitment for this position is 3-5 hours per week. You will also be expected to attend all music department meetings and attend as many Radio Laurier & WLUSP events as possible. Music assistants report directly to the Music Director.
Production Assistant (Waterloo/Brantford)
Interested in learning how to utilize audio editing programs and produce an on-air broadcast? Want to know how campus radio works?
Join our production assistant team! All the skills that are required for this position can be easily taught, so bring your creativity and your passion for developing a multitude of skillsets and you’re all set to go. The time commitment is 2-6 hours per week. Production Assistants report directly to the Production Manager.
News Assistant (Waterloo/Brantford)
Are you invested in campus & community news and have an affinity for broadcast journalism?
Us too! Aid in the curation of our News Shows content or even become one of their co-hosts! News Volunteers are responsible for helping us collect and report on relevant community news. it’s only through y’all that we’re able to keep ourselves and the broader Laurier community informed. Our News Shows are interview friendly and focused around campus and community topics.
Graphics Assistant (Waterloo/Brantford)
Is graphic design your passion?
Alongside the audio media, a radio station still needs a bunch of visual support to turn out a consistent product. From help with regular uploads on our social media, to designing cover photos for radio shows and podcasts, to help designing and redesigning the look and feel of the station and its overall colour scheme, Graphics assistants help us maintain a coherent and professional look and feel to everything we put out. The time commitment is roughly 2 hours per week and Graphics assistants report directly to the station manager
Events Team (Waterloo)
Do you have a passion for event promotion? Do you enjoy crafting strategic marketing plans and curating engaging content that excites Laurier’s student body?
As part of Radio Laurier’s Events Team, you’ll represent the station both on campus and in the Waterloo community. Working alongside the Events Manager, you’ll help plan and execute Radio Laurier events from start to finish. These events may include live shows, volunteer socials, trivia nights, themed concourse boothing, poster campaigns, fundraisers, and other fun outreach activities within the Laurier community.
Events Team volunteers also assist with the setup and teardown of events throughout the year. Whether that’s posting and removing promotional materials, preparing mic and amp setups at live shows, or helping with boothing displays on campus.
Spreading the word about Radio Laurier comes first and foremost for this team! Event preparation goes hand in hand with outreach and promotions, giving volunteers the chance to assist in recruitment efforts and showcase the club across campus.
The time commitment will vary depending on the number and scale of upcoming events. Events volunteers will report directly to the Events Manager.
Closed Positions
These teams are currently full, but check back in the future in case new spots open up!
Sports Live Broadcasting (Waterloo)
Ever wonder how those people covering the World Series, FIFA World Cup, NBA Finals, and the Stanely Cup got their start?
Wonder no more. Radio Laurier’s Sports Live Broadcasting team does colour commentary for Men’s/Women’s Basketball, and Men’s/Women’s Hockey games. Members of the Sports Broadcasting team will also be involved in the production of a weekly on-air show about Laurier sports and the wider sports world.
The commitment is between 3-10 hours a week, which consists of regular team meetings, preparation, and presentation of the broadcasts. You will also be expected to attend all general station meetings attend as many Radio Laurier & WLUSP events as possible. All Sports Broadcasters will report directly to our Sports Manager.
PR Team (Waterloo/Brantford)
Interesting in promotions, strategic marketing and Audience engagement?
Radio Laurier’s PR Team is the front line representing Radio Laurier across social media and wherever else Public Relations become relevant. Team members will aid the PR manager in producing social media content on the station’s Instagram and Tiktok accounts. The Expected time investment is 2 hours per week, plus any relevant meetings and events, at your manager’s discretion. You report directly to the Public Relations Manager.
