Brand Ambassador, Radio-Canada (On-Call) (French Services)

About the position

We are currently seeking promotional officers (brand ambassador) for Radio-Canada Regional Marketing Communications in the greater Ottawa-Gatineau area and regional Ontario to lead activations during French-speaking community events. Are you energetic, enthusiastic, cheerful and professional? Do you love working with the public? Then join our team for this assignment! Role: Conduct on-site activities promoting CBC/Radio-Canada French Services primarily to a French-speaking audience; transport and set up equipment on-site; hand out promotional material; and interact with participants and passers-by, providing them with information about the Corporation and its programming. A solid command of English is essential so that you can also engage with English-speaking attendees during the event. Create a memorable experience for Canadians to connect them with the brand!

Responsibilities

  • Greet the general public.
  • Engage with the public to promote Radio-Canada products (e.g., regional and national programming across our platforms and apps), presenting standout content and encouraging people to check it out.
  • Help transport and set up material, and be responsible for Corporation equipment in the field.
  • Work with on-site contacts to ensure that security measures and public health guidelines are followed.
  • Complete the appropriate forms and documents to follow up on events; compile participant comments and feedback in summary reports, following up as required to help improve future events.
  • Help Radio-Canada stand out from the competition.

Requirements

  • Energy and enthusiasm
  • Ability to be resourceful, proactive and trustworthy
  • Interpersonal skills and comfort interacting with people of all ages
  • Ability to speak French fluently
  • Ability to speak English, an asset
  • Driver’s licence valid in the province
  • Ability to travel across Ontario, including to Sudbury, Toronto, Windsor and Ottawa, as well as to Gatineau in Quebec
  • French (Reading)
  • French (Speaking)
  • French (Writing)

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience as an audience wrangler
  • Knowledge or education in marketing communications, sales, theatre, film studies or any other specialization related to the duties described above
  • Knowledge of the media environment and the public broadcaster’s competitive advantages (different mandate from that of private broadcasters)

Benefits

  • Criminal record check
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