Notice Board

 July 03, 2015

Job Posting: CKXU Program Director

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 on-line 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

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 hrs /wk; $12000 /yr

Application Deadline:  Sunday, July 19th 2015 @ 4:30pm

Interviews will be held: Tuesday, July 21st 2015 @ 6:00pm

Contract to begin: Monday, July 27th 2015

Please send resumes and cover letter to manager@ckxu.com in PDF file format

(or)

Drop off at SU-162 Monday – Sunday between 8:00am – 8:00pm (Just slip it under the office door if it’s closed!)

CKXU is an equal opportunity employer. All are thanked for applying, but only those who are considered for an interview will be contacted.