Events & Social Media Director

Number of Positions: 1

Competition Number: EA-0906

Employer: Caper Radio Incorporated

Closing Date: September 6th, 2023

Reporting To: Station Manager         

Remuneration: 10 hours per week

Start Date: September 2023        

End Date: April, 2024

               

Overview:

Assists the Station Manager with overseeing and implementing of Caper Radio Social Media accounts.  Responsible for planning and implementing Caper Radio Live events under the direction of the Station Manager.

Duties

  • Develop a marketing strategy for social media

  • Develop content to increase community engagement online

  • Create a brand persona through the brand’s online channels

  • Utilize the social channels most relevant to the brand on a daily basis

  • Respond to customer queries through social networks

  • Work together with the Caper Radio’s Manager, Program Director, and Music Director to create compelling content for publication or campaigns

  • To support the co-ordination and the delivery of Caper Radio for all events including venues, agents, artists, and production management

  • To coordinate the collation of requirements for artists’ travel, accommodation, and technical riders

  • To collate artist images and biographies, along with any other required marketing materials including digital

  • To coordinate and develop marketing opportunities and partnerships including delivery of the marketing and communications schedule.

  • To provide administration and support to Station Manager for events including budgets, operation and delivery including on site event management

  • To assist with the management of volunteers for events

  • Maintains accurate records, communications, and reporting as required

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Ability to recruit, retain, and manage volunteers for campus and community radio environment

  • Ability to review and evaluate programming to meet station priorities

  • Strong verbal and written communications skills

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalency

  • Demonstrated knowledge of computer literacy, social media, inclusion, and volunteerism

  • Knowledge of campus and community radio is considered an asset

  • Must be legally able to work in Canada

  • Preference given to members of the Cape Breton University Students’ Union

 

Caper Radio is strongly committed to fostering diversity. We encourage applications from those who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. 

If you are interested in this position, please send your cover letter, resume, & references quoting EA-0906 no later than 4:00PM on September 6th, 2023. Applications may be sent to the attention of Alex MacNeil, using the information at the bottom of this posting.  Please note that only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Caper Radio Incorporated, P.O. Box 5300, Sydney, NS   B1P 6L2

alex_macneil@cbu.ca