• Unbeatable opportunity to work with new Australian music
• Creative opportunities in content and radio production
• Alexandria location, flexible working arrangements available

The Organisation

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) is a leading member based, for purpose organisation. We provide programs and services that aim to strengthen over 450 community radio, local and independent media organisations.

With over five million listeners each week, community radio plays a vital role in providing a voice for multicultural, First Nations and other underrepresented groups, as well as supporting independent and emerging musicians, and communities not adequately serviced by other media services.

The Role

You’ll be at the forefront of CBAA’s Amrap – connecting musicians with our service to ensure community radio stations across the country have access to the latest Australian music. Each month, you’ll get to listen to hundreds of brand-new Australian tracks in a wide variety of genres, processing and uploading them to the Amrap site. Other main duties include the production and/or presentation of two radio shows for national broadcast.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the processing of Australian music releases for publication on the Amrap website utilising the set evaluation criteria
• Produce and present the Amrap Radio Show
• Produce the Australian Music Is Bloody Great radio show
• Respond to and resolve enquiries and issues
• Create editorial as required
• Generate and deliver newsletters or newsletter content
• Develop social media posts
• Workshop scheduling and coordination

Your success profile will include:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and or equivalent work experience
• Experience in community radio - ideally in Australian music programming or other industry experience
• Knowledge of and an ear for Australian music
• Proficiency and adaptability with technology platforms
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritise, adapt and balance competing deadlines
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and autonomously
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Ability to provide and maintain quality service and always portray a professional image on behalf of CBAA
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Eligibility to work in Australia on a permanent basis

If you are seeking an opportunity to make an impact in an organisation that makes a real difference, this is the role for you.

Application Process

We are committed to improving outcomes for our communities, and value diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and with lived experience in the communities we aim to serve (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people, the LGBTQIA+ community and people of diverse genders and faiths).

We are happy to consider flexible employment arrangements, including other locations and virtual/hybrid work arrangements for the right candidate.

To apply submit your resume (max three pages) and a cover letter (max one page) addressing the requirements and reason for application to the CEO, via clicking Apply Now.

Successful applicants will be contacted for interview.

Please note that there is no formal closing date for this role. Early applications are encouraged, and suitable candidates may be shortlisted for interview as applications are received.

For enquiries about this role, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Amrap Support Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.