The Music Assistant will provide support to the programming department on a variety of different tasks supporting the broadcast and non-broadcast activities of 89.3 The Current. This is a part time, 20 hr per week position.
Position Responsibility:
• Work in conjunction with the Music Director to manage the music content for the station by helping to create and oversee daily music rotations and reviews.
• Report play lists to music industry publications and aid in the creation of our online industry newsletter.
• Help organize and maintain the music library.
• Prepare materials for “The Day Sheet”, quarterly reports and “Giglist” and execute the Song of The Day feature.
• Assist with scheduling promos, liners and on air give-aways.
• Process PO’s and expense reports
• Help support and organize station events and remote broadcasts with the Music Director.
• Collects, compiles, records or otherwise gathers music data and prepares standard and custom reports with information necessary for decision making.
• Produce and edit sessions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• 2 years experience in radio or music industry.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
• Knowledge of music and music radio.
• Must be a team player, inquisitive, detail oriented, and self-disciplined
• In depth knowledge of the music heard on 89.3 The Current and a strong sense of the musical direction the sound of the station seeks to create and maintain.
• Able to relate to strong air talents and able to work within a large growing and innovative organization.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office with ability to learn new applications upon request.
• Able to operate various office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems, and use computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Knowledge of MusicMaster, and Pro-Tools is a plus.
• Editing experience a plus
Date: November 28, 2011
Company: American Public Media | Minnesota Public Radio
Job Title: Music Assistant, 89.3 The Current
Job #: 170-12
Internal and External Applicants:
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