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Program Director

Organization Name: 
CKXU
Location: 
Lethbridge, AB
Description: 

CKXU is a non-profit, volunteer based campus-community radio station that broadcasts from the University of Lethbridge. CKXU is currently hiring for the position of Program Director. The successful applicant would be responsible for all of the Station's programming activities. The position requires a time commitment of at least 20 hours per week.

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Maintenance and curation of the programming schedule
Maintaining an updated list of programmers
Liaising with volunteer programmers
Daily programming of CKXU's 24h broadcast system
Working with CKXU's tech department to ensure proper function of internal network
Ensuring that all programmers are properly trained, both in respect of broadcasting activities and of production activities
Organizing and leading the Programming Committee
Overseeing the activities of certain other Administrative Officers and committees
Act as a liaison to the community, the CRTC, and SOCAN: programming concerns, on-air regulatory requirements
* Applicants should be advised that they will be required to be on-call at irregular hours in order to ensure continuity of programming.

Qualifications: 

An understanding and appreciation of the role of campus/community radio in the Southern Alberta area
Strong communication and people skills; positive attitude, creative thinker, open mindedness, demonstrated ability to work with and delegate volunteers
Strong organization skills; ability to prioritize tasks and objectives
Practical experience in musical and spoken word programming and production
Understanding of basic sound production broadcast equipment and operations
A general understanding of Windows, Mac, and Ubuntu computer operating systems
Experience with audio editing software (i.e. Audacity, Logic, Pro-tools) as well as a familiarity with file sharing programs, Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with Rivendell Open Source Radio Automation software will be considered an asset
Post-secondary education is an asset

Salary: 

Benefits:

Quiet, shared office space located on campus in the University of Lethbridge Students’ Union Building
Working a unique and fun environment.
Salary: Part-time; 20 hours/week; $12k / yr

How to Apply: 
Benefits: Quiet, shared office space located on campus in the University of Lethbridge Students’ Union Building Working a unique and fun environment. Salary: Part-time; 20 hours/week; $12k / yr
Closing Date: 
Wed, 2015-07-15