Program Director

Number of Positions: 1

Competition Number: PD-0906

Employer: Caper Radio Incorporated

Closing Date: September 6th, 2024

Reporting To: Station Manager

Remuneration: 10 hours per week

Start Date: September 2024

End Date: April 2025

               

Overview:

Oversees the day-to-day programming of a CRTC licensed campus and community radio station. Under the direction of the Station Manager, oversees recruitment of volunteer on-air talent, acquisition of syndicated programs, and coordinates scheduling of the 24-hour programming day. Actively promotes programming and pertinent information via social media and website channels.

Duties

  • Oversees campaigns to recruit on-air and supporting volunteers

  • Reviews and acquires syndicated programming

  • Coordinates scheduling for 24-hour programming day

  • 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.

  • Ability to build creative and inclusive programming.

  • Ability to supervise and train employees and volunteers.

  • Strong verbal and written communications skills

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalency

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

  • 1-2 years experience in volunteer management

  • 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 PD-00906 no later than 4:00PM on September 6th, 2023. Applications may be sent to the attention of Bhreagh McKinnon, 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

manager@cjbu.ca