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Organisation : SYN Media

Location : Melbourne

Work type : Full-time

Sector : Media

Salary type : Annual Package

Salary : $60,00 - 66,000

Application closing date : 6 Feb, 2020

About the organisation

Organisation Name : SYN Media

SYN is a media organisation run by a community of young people that provide broadcasting and training opportunities for young Australians. SYN informs, empowers and entertains young people by providing facilities and training and a public platform as detailed in the organisation’s 2018-20 Strategic Plan. Outside of its staff, SYN relies on the strength of its volunteer base to maintain its extensive operations. All volunteers are under the age of 26. SYN’s current operations include:

SYN Radio: 90.7 (FM) and DAB+

SYN has a full-time community broadcasting license and can be heard throughout Melbourne, Geelong and in parts of regional Victoria. Our station also streams live from our website. SYN’s radio content is as diverse as its volunteers, and is rotated five times a year. SYN's radio audience is approximately 80,000 listeners a week.

Media Learning

SYN Media Learning is a social enterprise that provides media education experiences for young Australians and those who work with young Australians. Media Learning is the driver of SYN’s growth, offering media training to young people in Melbourne through hands-on radio and new media workshops. Each year SYN works with more than 100 secondary schools and other groups to offer training through innovative peer-to-peer programs. SYN radio has an extensive schools program with over 20 schools presenting radio programs each term.

SYN Television

SYN is currently responsible for producing three hours of live youth television each week for Channel 31 Melbourne, and many more hours each week of online content and webisodes. Up to 15,600 people watch SYN’s flagship TV production, 1700, on C31.

SYN Online

SYN manages syn.org.au, an interactive online community for people under the age of 26 to exhibit, distribute and share their content. SYN Online features a live radio stream of SYN radio, podcasts, videos and blogs.

About the role

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and organisational development

  • Provide leadership and promote teamwork, collaboration and responsibility by fostering the performance of staff;

  • Develop and implement the strategic, business and marketing plans in consultation with staff, volunteers and the Board;

  • Establish and nurture positive working relationships with funding bodies, partners, major sponsors and other organisations;

  • Develop successful submissions, tenders, and partnerships in collaboration with other staff members to deliver projects in line with organisational objectives;

  • Maintain and develop the profile of the organisation in the community;

  • Represent SYN in public forums; and

  • Drive SYN’s day-to-day operations, as directed by the Board.

Operations

  • Develop and oversee SYN’s financial management systems, including budget development and management processes, in conjunction with the Board;

  • Manage paid and volunteer staffing resources, including recruitment, professional development and performance reviews;

  • Oversee fundraising initiatives, including sponsorship, donations and social enterprise activities;

  • Meet statutory and regulatory requirements in regard to corporate, financial, legal and broadcast areas; and

  • Provide a supportive working environment for people of all ages, skills, abilities and social and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities shared with all staff

  • Adhere to SYN’s values of Access, Independence, Participation, Diversity and Innovation;

  • Maintain a high standard of work practices and ensure integrity, respect and confidentiality while carrying out core tasks; and

  • Work cooperatively with staff and volunteers to achieve the organisation’s objectives.

The nature of the industry and this position means that some after-hours and weekend work will be required. Some regional and interstate travel will also be required. Time in lieu is available for work out of regular hours.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

You are courageous and not afraid to take risks. You are thorough and intuitive, great at collaborating and at bringing out the best in others. You are passionate about youth participation and the potential for young people to reach an audience through media making.

Key Selection Criteria

Required

  • Strategy: experience providing vision and leadership;
  • Operations: experience managing organisational procedures and records, culture, workplace safety, office space and equipment;
  • Finance: experience in managing and reporting organisational finances, and revenue generation through social enterprise;
  • Human Resources: experience recruiting, managing and reviewing performance of staff and volunteers; and
  • Relationships and Stakeholder Management: experience effectively communicating with internal and external groups, including key organisational partners.

Desirable

  • Experience working effectively with volunteers, especially young volunteers;
  • A working knowledge and understanding of broadcast regulation and the changing nature of the media in Australia;
  • An understanding of the community broadcasting sector and/or the broader youth, media or arts sectors; and
  • Experience in reporting to a not-for-profit board.

Please note, the successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check.

How to apply

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