Radio One Programme and Volunteer Coordinator
Location: Ōtepoti
Employment: Permanent – 35 hours per week (Hours flexible for the right candidate)
Remuneration: Core Staff Band 4 (Appointment from Min Range)
About OUSA and Radio One:
Otago University Students Association (OUSA) is a not-for-profit organisation that has proudly served the University of Otago students for over 130 years. We are a passionate group of people providing services to the students while ensuring they have the best experience possible while studying here.
Drawing from the thriving creative cultures surrounding our base in Dunedin’s tertiary institution, Radio One is a cultural hub for diversity and creativity, ultimately represented by our on-air programming and local attitude.
We're about reflecting Ōtepoti back to itself through youth broadcasting. Turning it up locally, from the grounds of the mighty University of Otago, Radio One 91FM has a proud and vibrant history.
About the role:
Radio One is looking for a Programme and Volunteer Coordinator to help deliver our on-air programme and support our community of volunteer broadcasters.
Reporting to the Radio One Manager, you will coordinate volunteer DJs and show hosts, helping student volunteers develop their broadcasting skills while supporting the broadcasts, events, and projects that make Radio One a unique part of student life in Ōtepoti.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating Radio One's on-air programme and volunteer roster
- Supporting and training volunteer DJs and show hosts
- Producing and co-producing programmes across the station schedule
- Supporting live-to-air broadcasts and other station activations
- Assisting with the planning and delivery of Radio One events and gigs
This is an opportunity to make a real difference to student media, support the next generation of broadcasters, and be part of a station that does things differently.
We encourage all applicants to read the job description before applying.
Ideally, you will have:
- Relevant tertiary education desirable, but not essential
- Experience coordinating a team
- Worked in radio or a similar environment
- Strong understanding of the tertiary sector
- Strong communication and organisational skills
What we offer:
- Five weeks’ annual leave and long service leave
- Well-being provisions
- Professional development opportunities and industry networking
- Work with a supportive organisation that encourages a positive workplace culture
Applications close October 19th and must be emailed directly to the HR Advisor, Lauren Scrimgeour, at jobs@ousa.org.nz. Please include your personalised Cover Letter, CV and the OUSA application form.