Situation Vacant: Community Production Coordinator

About this role

Wellington Access Radio has a rare opportunity to join our small team in the role of Community Production Coordinator.

We’re on the lookout for someone to assist in recording programmes, editing and uploading past broadcasts, supporting users of Wellington Access Radio, assisting in managing the weekend operations of the station and general production administration and studio housekeeping functions.

Working for a non-profit with a small team you’ll need to be comfortable multi-tasking and turning your hand to all areas of the station.

The role includes:

• Assisting with the recording of programmes
• Assisting with the editing and uploading of past broadcasts
• Closely working with the Community Production Manager to assist in ensuring adequate training and support of all programme-makers and users of the station
• General administration, bookings and downloading of programme files/material
• Assisting with the studio housekeeping, the management of studio equipment and on-air and recording software and hardware
• Providing cover for the Community Production Manager of the broadcast playlist programming
• Providing weekend support to programme-makers when on-site

You will be one of five staff, and report directly to the Station Manager. You will liaise with operational staff, volunteers, and the community.

The position is 25 hours per week, Sunday-Thursday.

Skills and experience

Experience in a similar role would be an advantage, however interest, a great attitude, and willingness to learn will be taken into consideration while hiring for this position.

Essential:

• A good standard of computer literacy
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• An ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, ages, and abilities
• High attention to detail and high standard of work
• Proven ability to work cooperatively and constructively as part of a team
• A passion for and understanding of public service and community broadcasting
• An appreciation for the need for diverse representation in media

Preferred:

• A basic understanding of audio recording software
• Experience working in the charity, non-profit, or community sectors
• Experience working with or training volunteers from a diverse range of backgrounds

About us

Wellington Access Radio 106.1FM is the region’s community and diversity broadcaster and podcast production studio. Funded by NZ on Air, as a public service, not-for-profit and non-commercial broadcaster the station delivers over 80 programmes every week.

Programming features local arts, culture, NZ music, women, students, youth, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We broadcast in over 20 languages with volunteer programme makers from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.

Based on Ghuznee St in Pōneke Wellington, the station broadcasts to Wellington, Porirua, and the Hutt Valley on 106.1FM and provides a digital live stream and podcasts at www.accessradio.org.nz

Wellington Access Radio is a member of the Community Access Media Alliance

To apply

For a copy of the Job Description and application details, please email tony@accessradio.org.nz

Applications close June 17, 5pm.