CFRU 93.3FM (Guelph, Ontario) is seeking a Spoken Word Programming Assistant for a 26 week position funded through the CRFC Youth Internship Program. CFRU 93.3FM is a volunteer driven student and community radio station, committed to broadcasting high quality, innovative and entertaining music and spoken word programming which serves as a distinct alternative to other available radio services.
This paid internship will offer support and skill-building opportunities to current and prospective spoken word volunteers at CFRU by a) encouraging and facilitating collaborations between volunteers; b) creating guides and manuals for future spoken word volunteers at CFRU; c) by running a weekly, open-format magazine style program for new spoken word volunteers to develop their skills on; and d) offering assistance and advanced training to spoken word programmers by request.
The Spoken Word Programming Assistant will work closely with the Station Manager, Programming Coordinator and Programming Committee.

Duties:

•Offer support to current spoken word programming volunteers through one-on-one workshops and through monthly large-group training sessions (on research, interviewing, script writing, presentation, in-studio and on-site recording, editing and production, short-form documentary production, etc)
•In conjunction with the Outreach and Volunteer Coordinators, attract/recruit volunteers interested in producing spoken word programming
•Encourage and facilitate the development of programming collectives and collaborative partnerships at CFRU
•Provide feedback and support to spoken word programming volunteers
•Develop spoken word programming manuals, guides, and tip-sheets
•Participate in weekly staff meetings and the Programming Committee
•Help prospective programmers develop their program proposals
•Coordinate a weekly open-format magazine style spoken word show as a platform to offer training and experience to spoken-word programmers in a low-commitment environment
•maintain and cultivate list of potential interview subjects, show segments, story ideas, etc., while also encouraging volunteers to work on their own stories
•ensure that this program offers a wide range of training opportunities to volunteers
•make connections with community and student groups which can contribute content
•delegate tasks and show-duties as much as possible, while encouraging collaboration and skill-sharing among the volunteers
•Coordinate volunteer access to station resources (studios, equipment, etc)
•Facilitate weekly show meeting
•Communicate effectively and regularly with involved volunteers