The Music Director is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of CFUV’s Music

Department. This position includes curating physical and digital submissions for CFUV’s music

library and also seeking out music that is underrepresented on our airwaves.

The Music Director is the first person at the station to learn about new music. They will work

with local, national and international artists, labels, promoters and publishers to ensure CFUV

continues to support local, independent and emerging music. CFUV has a strong tradition of

diverse musical representation on the airwaves and the next Music Director will be expected to

build on this legacy.

The Music Director will work with other staff to train and supervise volunteers in the operation

of the Music Department. They will be available to consult with CFUV programmers about the

new music coming into the station to help develop our on air programming. They will also work

with the Program Director to coordinate live performances and interviews with local and

touring musicians.

Principal Duties:

The Music Director reports directly to the Station Manager and will also work with the Program

Director and Coordinator of Volunteers. The Music Director will be expected to train, supervise

and coordinate volunteers, work as part of a team, and will also be expected to work

independently.

Specific areas of responsibility include:

1. Ensure the smooth operation of CFUV’s Music Department including, but not limited to:

a. Evaluating and processing music submissions

b. Maintaining the music library

c. Compiling and reporting weekly music charts

d. Coordinating with local, national and international artists, labels, publicists,

2. Training and supervising volunteers and other staff in the operation of the music

department

3. Assisting volunteer programmers in developing musical content for their radio programs

4. Working with the Program Director to coordinate live music performances and

interviews

5. Assisting in the planning and execution of CFUV’s annual funding drive

6. Other duties as required

promoters and other industry representatives on behalf of CFUV