CJLX-FM – 91X – is a CRTC-licensed campus and community FM radio station serving an audience throughout the Bay of Quinte area. 91X has a unique job opportunity for an individual who is outgoing, community-minded, has a base knowledge of radio station operations and a passion for working with people and mentoring. 91X has been approved for funding by the Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC) to hire, for a one-year position, an individual to fulfill the roll of Volunteer Coordinator & Producer. Please note there is no guarantee of employment beyond the above completion date noted below.
Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator/Producer/On-air host
Location: 91X Offices & Studios, Loyalist College, Belleville, ON
Hours: 35 hours per week (52 weeks, including 2 weeks paid vacation)
Remuneration: $20.00/hr
Application closing date: Nov 3, 2023
Start Date: Dec 1, 2023
Competition date: Nov 30, 2024
YOU SHOULD HAVE:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Working knowledge of basic radio skills, including production skills such as digital editing and announcing.
- Diploma in Radio Broadcasting or Journalism, and/or prior experience an asset
- Computer skills and able to effectively use basic office software such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to navigate social media platforms.
- Familiarity with radio automation software and Adobe Audition.
- Ability to use content creation skills to plan and prepare a radio program.
- Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.
- Ability to set priorities and manage workload without supervision
- Ability to train, collaborate, plan events and make presentations.
- Familiarity with CRTC radio regulations.
- Self-motivation and be able to employ skills in creative thinking and problem solving.
- Skills at time management and ability to meet deadlines.
- Flexible schedule as some evening and/or weekend work is possible.
- Enthusiasm to work in a dynamic and diverse workplace made up of staff, students, faculty and other volunteers
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop strategies for the recruitment of new volunteers both from the Loyalist College student body and the community-at-large.
- Conduct outreach to local individuals, organizations and service groups to solicit interest in contributing to programming.
- Develop training sessions for new volunteers to prepare them for on-air hosting duties by familiarizing them on CRTC obligations, 91X music polices, announce format and Code of Conduct.
- Mentoring new volunteers in program development, production and on-air hosting.
- Maintain a database of volunteer contact information and update as needed.
- Track volunteer hours.
- Develop volunteer application and guide.
- Attend events and develop strategies, on campus and in the community, to heighten awareness of 91X and enhance the recruitment of volunteers.
- Prepare and host up to five weekly on-air programs during a priority daypart on 91X.
- Production of some volunteer-hosted programming, commercials, station promos and public service announcements as required.
- Assist with the annual reception for the recognition of volunteers.
To apply, please submit cover letter, résumé electronically and if possible a sample of on-air work, and production, to: manager@91x.fm or via post to:
91X-FM
P.O. Box 4200,
Belleville, ON K8N 5B9
ATTN: Greg Schatzmann
Please note, in this position the successful candidate will be employed by Loyalist College Radio Inc., not Loyalist College.
Loyalist College Radio Inc. is the non-profit corporation that governs the operations of 91X-CJLX-FM
Applications will be accepted until the close of business day on Friday, November 3, 2023.
We thank all applicants, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
91X-CJLX-FM is committed to providing a fair and equitable working environment and
encourages applicants from all qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, race,
sexual orientation or disability.
Comments