Organisation : 2RPH
Location : Sydney (Glebe)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Arts & Culture, Community Development, Disabilities, Media
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 6 Aug, 2021
About the organisation
2RPH is a Sydney-based community radio station of the national RPH network of radio reading services. We serve the information and entertainment needs and interests of people who for many reasons are unable to access published materials, including people with vision or physical impairment; and people who are aged or isolated.
About the role
2RPH GENERAL MANAGER
Community radio station 2RPH is seeking a new General Manager to lead the station through its next exciting stage of growth and development to coincide with the planned departure of our highly successful General Manager in September. 2RPH is currently: expanding its coverage area; seeking to relocate to larger, upgraded premises; and continually improving program content. We have around 200 active volunteers and a small team of paid staff, offering valued radio reading services to over 10% of the population who have difficulty accessing published material. We currently broadcast to Sydney, Newcastle and the Lower Hunter, with transmission to Wollongong to be added in 2021.
The General Manager’s role is offered on a three-year contract, with a salary package to be negotiated depending on experience and qualifications.
About you
The successful applicant will share our enthusiasm and commitment to providing quality, community-based radio content services for people living with a print disability.
You will have proven ability in leading creative teams of both volunteer and paid staff, with exceptional skills in people management, coordination and communications. You will be strongly committed to the principles of diversity and equal opportunity.
You will know what good radio sounds like and, ideally, have substantial experience in community media management. You also have a good understanding of broadcasting and a passion for using these tools for greater social good.
You have demonstrable experience in controlling an organisation’s revenue and expenditure in accordance with budget, and an ability to identify and consolidate appropriate new revenue streams. You will have successfully applied for grant funding and know how to acquit such funding.
You will encourage and explore innovative opportunities for community media to grow and develop through new partnerships and innovative content initiatives.
Applications close: Friday 6th August 2021
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: 2RPH GENERAL MANAGER via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Arts_and_Culture, #Community_Development, #Disabilities, #Media
