Position Summary
Regular Part-Time Support Staff, new position
(First consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal applicants in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements)
The Technician, Radio supports the day-to-day operational needs of the radio station. Responsibilities include creating music and commercial logs, reconciling advertising schedules, and completing month-end billing processes.
Routine duties require direct collaboration with the CJIQ Account Manager and national sales representatives to ensure all commercial content is received, scheduled, and ready for broadcast. Additional responsibilities include supporting remote radio broadcasts, producing Creative Industries podcasts, creating station imaging for CJIQ, producing radio commercials, and managing the station's music library. This position serves as the primary point of contact for radio advertising coordination with the local account manager and the national advertising agency.
Successful candidates will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus as required. It is anticipated that this position will meet the needs of the department through a hybrid work arrangement, Monday to Sunday between the hours of 8:00am and 10:00pm. The Technician, Radio will be scheduled for 24 hours per week. Travel to other campuses to support Creative Industries (CI) activities may be required.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the day-to-day operation of CJIQ Radio and Q2, ensuring the efficient delivery of programming, advertising, and production services
- Creating programming logs for CJIQ and Q2
- Creating and maintaining advertising traffic logs for CJIQ
- Developing local community features and content, utilizing student talent whenever available.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for radio advertising sales inquiries and coordination.
- Producing station imaging, promotional content, and day-of-show announcements for CJIQ and Q2
- Maintaining and organizing the station's music library
- Performing routine preventative equipment checks and escalating maintenance and repair requirements to the appropriate technologist
- Maintaining communication with national advertisers regarding commercial content and traffic scheduling information
- Producing podcasts and other audio content as required
- Working collaboratively with the Manager to address and resolve student and faculty inquiries related to station operations
- Assisting with the equipment loans room, looking after student and faculty requests
Qualifications
- A two-year diploma in a Radio Broadcast or media-related program is required
- Minimum of two years of related work experience in a radio broadcasting, media production, or broadcast operations environment is required
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines while ensuring programming and traffic logs are completed accurately and on schedule
- Working knowledge of radio advertising sales, including campaign coordination, creative asset requirements, commercial scheduling, and performance reporting
- Experience using audio database and broadcast automation systems for music scheduling, commercial inventory management, and content archiving
- Ability to assess student-produced audio content for broadcast suitability and collaborate with the Program Chair to confirm content is ready for broadcast
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across the CI department
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, clients and external partners
- Demonstrated ability to exercise tact, discretion, and diplomacy when resolving issues and achieving operational objectives
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, including the willingness to acquire new skills and adapt to evolving technologies and departmental needs
- Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel to other campuses
