KZYX FM seeks Program Director (KZYX FM Philo, CA)

KZYX FM seeks Program Director (KZYX FM Philo, CA)

20 Mar 2024
California, Humboldt county 00000 Humboldt county USA

KZYX FM seeks Program Director (KZYX FM Philo, CA)

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Program Director, KZYX FM Philo, Ca

Mendocino County Public Broadcasting

KZYX is looking for a new Program Director! We are a rural 5000 watt NPR affiliate serving all of Mendocino County, as well as parts of Lake, Humboldt and Sonoma counties. Since 1989, KZYX has been a beloved and vital resource for local and national news, public safety, and entertainment. KZYX offers a wonderful diversity of national programming from various content providers as well as exceptional music and public affairs shows produced by local volunteer programmers. We are located in the rural community of Anderson Valley, an area known for its beauty and a vibrant creative community.

The program director oversees and manages the KZYX program schedule and works closely with the general manager and operations director to ensure that programming meets the standards of the FCC and fulfills the mission of KZYX, to bring balanced diverse programming which informs and serves the community.

The ideal applicant will have the following skills:

Highly organized with the ability to multi-task

Broadcast experience, preferably in non-commercial radio

Strong communication and writing skills

Audio editing proficiency and strong computer skills

Experience managing staff/volunteers

Team player able to work with a diverse group of people

Familiarity with rural life

Responsibilities:

Plan and implement program schedule in consultation with operations director and general manager.

Oversee and implement disaster response and safety information during emergencies

Coordinate, manage and recruit volunteer programmers, engineers, and hosts.

Support the development of programming that reflects diverse community needs, including listeners who are currently underrepresented on our airwaves including youth, latino, native american and LGBTQ community.

Supervise support staff and interns

Serve as backup to Operator on Duty. Act as backup to supervise DAD automation.

Develop and maintain collaborations with relevant outside organizations such as Mendocino College and other radio stations.

Support archival and podcast objectives, manage social media

Develop and facilitate ongoing training for new and existing broadcasters

Act as contact person to outside content providers (NPR, PRX, Pacifica etc.)

Assist with planning and operations of fundraising drives in collaboration with the Membership director

Implement disciplinary actions in consultation with the general manager and operations director

Other duties as assigned by general manager.

Qualifications:

Broadcast experience, preferably in non-commercial radio

Strong computer skills

Production/audio editing skills

Good communication and writing skills

Strong interpersonal skills/mediation

Familiarity with rural life and unique character of this community

Ability to multi-task

Ability to work with a diverse group of people

Broad knowledge of music and radio

Application Deadline: April 15th 2019

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