CJSW Radio, the University of Calgary Student Radio Society, is looking for a Spoken Word Coordinator to oversee the news and spoken word department at the station, one of Canada’s most established and respected campus/community radio stations.

The successful candidate for the Spoken Word Coordinator position should have a thorough knowledge and broad appreciation for all types of and styles of original content creation.

Duties & responsibilities:
– Reports to the Program Director

– Train volunteers of varying experience in every aspect of producing broadcast-worthy content

– Develop spoken word and news content for FM broadcast and online exclusive broadcast

– Develop ideas and coordinating production of CJSW’s pre-recorded original content programming

– Act as liaison between CJSW and campus and community partners to develop content opportunities

– Assist in the production of original content

– Evaluate existing CJSW programs and developing new content ideas with volunteers and staff

– Ensure CRTC regulations are met and best journalistic practices are present in all spoken word content

– Post content to cjsw.com, iTunes and Soundcloud

– Promote syndication of CJSW’s original content for use by other organizations

– Engage and lead volunteers to produce specialty programming (election coverage, documentaries, etc.)

– Other duties as assigned