Opening: Music Director KBCS, Ref. # 009037

 

 Open: July 10, 2009

Application Review Begins: July 29, 2009

(Applications received by this date will receive first consideration.  Applications received after the closing date may be considered until the position is filled.)

 

Bellevue College is committed to increasing cultural diversity among its professional staff. Applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds, which will add cultural richness and diversity to Bellevue College, are encouraged to apply.

 

POSITION:                            MUSIC DIRECTOR

Ref. #009037, Full-time, Exempt

 

DEPARTMENT:                    KBCS

                                               

 

Bellevue College offers an outstanding benefits package including medical, retirement, vacation, holidays, sick leave, reduced tuition rate for classes, 10% discount on most Bookstore purchases, bus pass subsidy, on-site fitness and childcare centers, and free parking.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the General Manager the KBCS Music Director will provide leadership, inspiration and direction for all station music programming.

 

Please address how you meet the following minimum and desirable qualifications in your cover letter.

  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A.A. degree in communications, media, or music; (6 years of equivalent and demonstrated work in public or community radio or a closely related field in media or music may be substituted for degree)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, combined with the ability to work with and motivate team members.
  • Demonstrable management experience in working with staff, volunteers and community members in a non-profit setting.
  • Excellent computer skills, including Adobe Audition or related digital audio program, Word, Excel and other PC-based applications.

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • B.A. degree in communications, media, or music
  • Broad knowledge of musical styles including international, Americana and jazz, with a demonstrated ability to plan and program a consistent radio program based upon these genres.
  • Excellent organization and record keeping skills.
  • A strong commitment to improve station financial well being as well as its image and visibility throughout our broadcast regions.
  • A passion for the value of a community-based public radio station.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with volunteers and paid staff
  • Ability to delegate tasks and the train volunteers
  • Familiarity with KBCS operations and format, and knowledge of community radio philosophy and principles

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Supervise and provide leadership & direction for all KBCS music programming
  • Maintenance of the KBCS Music Library including communication to record labels, promoters and artists whose music is, or might be presented on KBCS
  • Coordinate and supervise music department volunteers and staff by working closely with all music programmers to improve music mix and overall presentation
  • To work with KBCS Program Director to review playlists and air checks to improve presentation, consistency and program flow.
  • Process, organize and supervise data entry of music for inclusion in library including management of playlist software program
  • Schedule all appropriate on air interviews and venue giveaways
  • Host regular radio program as necessary
  • To assist in training volunteers in music programming
  • To research & recommend new types of music programming
  • Provide leadership with station activities including fund drives, local concert sponsorship
  • Participate in weekly staff meetings

 

SALARY:

The salary is $40,163.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet minimum qualifications.  The application packet includes:

     Bellevue College application form

     Letter of application addressing how the applicant meets the minimum and desirable qualifications, no more than three (3) pages

     Current resume

     College transcripts – copies are acceptable

     Names, addresses, and phone numbers of three current professional references

     Applicant Data Form (optional)

 

RETURN APPLICATIONS TO:  Human Resources Department, A101, Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue, WA 98007-6484.  Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm;closed weekends and holidays.  For information or to request an application send an email to jobs@bellevuecollege.edu or call 425/564-2274 or 24-hour Jobline 425/564-2082. Application materials can also be downloaded from www.bellevuecollege.edu/joblist.

 

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE:

Application materials received in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on July 29, 2009 will receive first consideration.  Later applications may be considered.  The position will remain open until filled. Processing of applications may take from six weeks to two months following the application review date.

 

BC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates under an approved Affirmative Action Plan, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. BC reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran, or Vietnam veteran. Bellevue College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.   For further information, please visit www.bellevuecollege.edu/equal.asp or contact Human Resources at Voice: 425/564-2274, TTY 425/564-4184, Fax 425/564-3173 or email hr@bellevuecollege.edu.

 

The college strongly encourages all qualified applicants to apply. The successful candidate must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for employment in the United States.

 

Bellevue College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request disability accommodation in the application process, employees and the general public should contact Human Resources contacts listed above.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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