This position and its start and end dates are dependent on funding

 

The KBVR-FM Assistant Station Manager is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and training new DJs, and taking lead on programming for KBVR-FM, including programming schedule, music logs, and DJ seniority list.                                                                                                                                                                 

The Assistant Station Manager ensures student staff members and volunteers are held to the highest ethical and professional standards and practices. The Assistant Station Manager builds others up through mentoring, coaching and supporting, while also managing and directing work.

The Assistant Station Manager follows OMN policies and procedures to recruit, lead and supervise student staff and volunteers while advancing Orange Media Network’s reputation for excellence as a welcoming, engaging and inclusive organization.

 

 

Pay Rate: 15 hours per week, at $765 per month

 

 

Qualifications:

  • Is knowledgeable in live on-air radio operations, including Wide Orbit and Wheatstone equipment in DJ booth
  • Is knowledgeable of how to create content for FM productions and is interested in learning to create content for all media platforms.
  • Is knowledgeable of FCC rules and requirements
  • Is knowledgeable of the SPJ Code of Ethics
  • Is knowledgeable of Spotify, Soundcloud, and other online streaming services
  • Is a strong writer, communicator and comfortable with public speaking
  • Is organized and reliable
  • Is experienced with giving and receiving feedback
  • Is capable of leading and coaching others to be their best
  • Able to remain professional and calm when working with difficult individuals and situations
  • Is knowledgeable and experienced in building and maintaining relationships with sources, stakeholders, partners, collaborators and the community
  • Meets university eligibility requirements, including but not limited to:
    • Must be currently enrolled at Oregon State University for at least 6 academic credits
    • Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0
    • Must remain in a good academic standing from the term prior to selection and during the entire period of employment
  • Due to ongoing COVID-19 response needs, some responsibilities in this position description may need to be adjusted to comply with evolving health and safety expectations that are unknown at the time of this posting. Examples may include: studio and other facility use, social distancing requirements, and the need to conduct work remotely or on-site. The successful applicant will be adaptable to this changing environment.

 

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

  • Has been a paid staff member or volunteer for KBVR-FM for at least one term.
  • Prior attendance and participation in OMN Boot Camp
  • Previous radio or audio production experience

 

Responsibilities:

  • Assistant Station Manager Responsibilities
    • Plan and organize all DJ training sessions - at least once per term.
    • Develop and update training documents for DJs.
    • Maintain and update DJ seniority list throughout the year and keep previous terms lists on file
    • Provide DJs with materials needed to carry out on-air responsibilities (green sheets, Spinitron account, ticket binder info)
    • Create a program schedule at the beginning of each term and finalize it by week 2.
    • Collect and organize information about DJs, including their name, show time, year in school, genre, and contact information
    • Notify the station manager about all violations of DJ agreement.
    • On a weekly basis, check  the green sheets (DJ operator logs) and Spinitron to ensure DJs are meeting requirments, including logging music, attending required shows, and communicating absences. Collaborate with FM Station Manager to share this workload as needed.
    • Work with station manager to communicate to DJs when they have a violation that requires a rank drop.
    • Notify station manager and adviser of any FCC violations.
    • Post daily to KBVR-FM’s social media accounts, under the direction of the FM station manager and Social Media Manager.
    • Recruit DJ’s to help in gathering content for social media.
    • Contribute to Cassette music blog at least once per term
    • Be proficient in the Wide Orbit music scheduling software and Wheatstone equipment in the DJ booth
    • Participate in training new DJs as assigned by station manager.
    • Grow audience engagement
    • Work to ensure that OMN program content is current, relevant, and consistent with OMN’s mission, vision, and policies
    • Ensure that you and your staff complete all OMN surveys
    • Check and respond to BaseCamp for project management
    • Act in a professional manner at all times and create and maintain collegial working relationships with fellow student leaders and organization members
    • Attend weekly cohort meeting
    • Other duties as assigned by the adviser and Director
  • Communication
    • Respond to emails, pings and phone calls the same day, professionally representing OMN
    • Notify adviser and the Director of OMN immediately should any ethical, legal, personnel or controversial problems occur
  • Collaboration
    • Hold and post 15 regular office hours each week for Orange Media Network, at least half of these hours should be during regular business hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday - Friday). Hours may vary during different stages of the term
    • Ensure KBVR-FM fully participates in all OMN events, including OMN Open House, Housing Fair and Launch parties
    • Attend the OMN Student Fee Committee presentations
    • Work with marketing team to develop and implement marketing strategies for KBVR-FM and OMN
    • Meet weekly with marketing to review social media posts, strategize, and plan, to increase social media engagement
  • Leadership
    • Be an approachable leader within the OMN organization, capable of seeing things from the 5,000-foot level and representing the entire organization as needed
    • Hold staff accountable to their position descriptions and expectations, and publicly acknowledge and celebrate accomplishment and growth at all levels of the organization
    • Be an enthusiastic leader and representative of OMN
    • Ensure that all students are given opportunities to grow and try new roles, positions and leadership opportunities. Collaborate with adviser on new ways for staff to advance in their skills
    • Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to the KBVR-FM staff
    • Attendance must be reliable and punctual
  • Hiring and payroll
    • Hire staff in consultation with adviser. Disciplinary action must be approved by adviser, based on University Human Resources guidelines and following OMN’s 3-strike process
    • Follow hiring process and immediately report all new hires and volunteers to the Assistant to the Director for Operations Support so that they can complete payroll forms and obtain card access
    • Confirm with professional staff that all new team members have completed onboarding process and required trainings prior to assigning work
  • Delegate
    • Responsible for all duties delegated to staff in their position descriptions
  • Policies and Procedures
    • Follow all OMN policies and procedures and hold all staff and volunteers to all OMN policies and procedures
    • Be a collaborator with fellow OMN leaders in the shared use of facilities and equipment
    • Be good stewards of OMN resources by ensuring that OMN equipment is only used for OMN work
    • Alert professional staff immediately on issues with equipment
    • Proactively collaborate with adviser on anticipating and resolving issues with student staff, productions, participants, guests, readers, listeners, and viewers

 

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