News and Spoken Word Programming Coordinator

Organization Name: 
Kootenay Co-operative Radio
Location: 
Nelson, BC
Description: 

The News and Spoken Word Programming Coordinator will act as show producer for Kootenay Co-op Radio’s community affairs program, Kootenay Morning. They will also work to improve the spoken word and technical skills of Kootenay Co-op Radio’s volunteer programmers, create programmer resources, and assist with other programming and station operations as required.

This position is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada

Qualifications: 

The ideal candidate will be media-literate, motivated, creative and efficient, with great problem solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to give and accept feedback, and excellent time-management skills. Ideally they will also have the following abilities/experience:

– An appreciation of nonprofit media/community radio
– The ability to critically assess potential news stories and interviews
– Journalism training/experience
– Experience with Sound Forge and Audacity audio editing software
– The ability to work with and lead a team
– Experience with volunteer recruitment, coordination, training, and mentoring
– Familiarity with social media platforms such as Wordpress, Facebook, Twitter

Candidate must be available to start immediately.

Salary: 

$20/hour

Terms: 
24 hours per week. Expected term Sept 1, 2018 to Aug 2019
How to Apply: 
Applications can be directed to KCR Hiring Committee at kootenaycoopradiohiring@gmail.com
Closing Date: 
Mon, 2018-08-20
Website: 
https://www.kootenaycoopradio.com/