Station Manager
Amherst Island Public Radio, CJAI-FM
Location: Stella, Amherst Island, ON
Description:
Amherst Island Public Radio is quite possibly Canada's smallest radio station, and is EXTREMELY committed to Canadian content spoken word and musical content.
The Station Manager will be responsible for the daily operation of CJAI Amherst Island Public Radio. In cooperation with the BOD, the Station Manager will play a significant role in carrying out station operating procedures and securing the future of the station.
Specific Duties:
1. Development of financial security for the station, being the source of contact for all membership and sponsorship inquiries, completion of applications for grants, sourcing of donations, and meeting with sponsors and advertising prospects for the station. The station manager will pursue additional revenue through these areas of interest and others as they become available.
2. Oversee outreach and training for prospective volunteer station staff, with a particular emphasis on diversity in both presentation and representation. Oversee retraining of existing staff on an annual basis.
3. Oversee broadcasting in cooperation with volunteer staff, to reflect station policies in conjunction with BOD and volunteer committees. Develop and implement daily broadcast schedules and changes to same.
4. Assist in outreach and public relations in conjunction with the president of the board of directors and others assigned by same.
5. Work closely with all volunteers, particularly local primary and secondary school students working on various projects. Work closely with and encourage involvement by senior citizens in broadcasting operations at the station.
6. Ensure that the creation and storage of program logs, archival recordings, and other necessary documentary logs are done in a manner that makes their retrieval possible. Ensure the safe storage of these documents is carried out in accordance with direction from the board of directors.
7. Take an active role in the planning and execution of CJAI-FM events, such as the Amherst Island Folk Festival, parade coverage, book readings, etc as directed by the board of directors.
8. Make arrangements for any remote broadcasts with station technical committee.
9. Ensure that the station is in compliance with all regulations and guidelines set by governing bodies.
10. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Detail:
The Station Manager will be responsible to the CJAI-FM Board of Directors for the supervision, organization, and management of the station.
The successful candidate will be outgoing and willing to take part in fund-raising activities.
The successful candidate will be reliable and provide direction and training for volunteers; be easily approachable by outside groups and organizations; have knowledge of finances; and be flexible with respect to routine and hours.
Salary: 25,000 gross over 12 months
Terms:40 hrs/wk, 12 month term position
How To Apply:
Send your CV to: air *AT* cjai.ca
RE: Station Manger Position
Either attach CV as a PDF or include your data in the body of your email as text (NOTE: Applications not adhering to these guidelines will be deleted).
Closing Date:
18 August, 2008
Website: www.cjai.ca
