Management Positions
Management team
Event Manager
Applications Due March 5, interviews to follow.
Reports to: Station and Program Managers
The Event Manager will be Radio Laurier’s point person on events that are not directly related to the station’s broadcasting. They will oversee a ’street team’ that will be tasked with the organization and promotion of these events. They will post events on radiolaurier.com, Facebook, Twitter and all new media. This position will work closely with the Ad liaison in marketing events around campus (via posters, advertisements in The Cord/ Blueprint, etc.). They will also continually strive to grow the station’s online following through social media.
The events will primarily include the “Radio Laurier Presents…” concert series, a monthly live show hosted in conjunction with local venues. This includes booking a band for the “Radio Laurier Presents…” concert series, research and select artists for each month in advance and to promote the events using the music coordinator as a resource. This Manager should also look at things like autograph-signings, acoustic performances in the Concourse, and meet and greets for the artists being brought in for the “RL Presents…” series and for other shows in K-W.
In order to effectively do so, it will be important for the Event Manager to establish strong relationships with key venues both on campus (Wilf’s and Turret) and off (Fed Hall and the Bomber at UW, Chainsaw, Starlight, Jane Bond, Elements, Maxwell’s Music House, etc.). Given the strong ties they will have forged, this individual may be called upon by the Station Manager to aid in things like setting up artist interviews. As the station grows and becomes more financially stable, they will be expected to look into sponsoring larger-scale concerts with bigger venues such as Starlight.
The Event Manager will also be responsible for coordinating a fundraiser with the help of all Radio Laurier Management.
Online Manager
Applications Due March 5, interviews to follow.
Reports to: Station and Program Managers
The Online Manager is responsible for updating the homepage daily with station news; it is imperative that the website be a hub of information about the events and other important goings-on at the station. They will develop show and host profiles to brand some of the station’s high profile personalities. In addition, the Online Manager will be expected to develop and maintain a system of blogs for the website, with the help of the Station Manager. They are expected to edit the blogs as needed as well as track volunteer positing for frequency and quality. When working on radiolaurier.com, the Online Manager will be expected to work in conjunction with the WLUSP Web Manager whenever structural and design changes to the site are required.
The Online Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the website is constantly up-to-date in terms of its programs. They will be expected to solicit podcasts from the Program Manager and Management Team, which will be featured prominently on the website, and will also be expected to ensure that shows are properly archived via the archiving liaison. Working with the Station Manager, they should also look into and implement a method of making the station’s various shows available for downloads on iTunes.
Volunteer Manager
Applications Due March 5, interviews to follow.
Reports to: Station and Program Managers
The Volunteer Manager is responsible organizing and running general meetings and training sessions, monitoring the meetings taking place between management and general volunteers as well as being in full communications with our Public Relations Department.
The Volunteer Manager will serve as a resource to everyone within Radio Laurier in regards to distributing information, organizing further training sessions and seeking out resources for additional assistance. Throughout the year, they will be responsible for the organization and promotion of staff socials; the preparation of business cards for all management staff; the organization of human resource portfolios; and for aiding staff in creating portfolios of their work to take forth with them as they pursue jobs in the industry.
Production Manager
Applications Due March 5, interviews to follow.
Reports to: Station and Program Managers; WLUSP GM: Advertising
The Production Manager is a position that requires someone with a balanced skill set that includes creativity and proficiency in both the station’s physical equipment and editing software. In essence, the Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing the production of all the station’s pre-recorded content – from advertisements, to show IDs and PSAs, to news reports and podcasts.
Obviously, such a workload is too much for one person. The Production Manager will manage a staff of production assistants to complete these tasks. They will be expected to train this staff on the proper use of the board, as well as audio editing software such as cuebase and to remain available to their production assistants for any questions they may have.
The Production Manager is responsible for the content that is being produced. This includes maintaining quality, making available on the ON AIR computer while supervising and managing the production team. The Production Manager is responsible for coordinating with other members of management for relevant content, Set up production schedule for projects, due dates and air dates, Write content idea’s with production assistants as well as produce ads that allow WLUSP to collect.
The ideal candidate will have good communication and scheduling to be able to set production due dates and air dates which will help with the smooth operation of the production process. Communication is the key the keeping things running efficiently and on time.
Advertising & Sponsorship Manager
Applications Due March 5, interviews to follow.
Reports to: Station and Program Managers; WLUSP GM: Advertising
The Advertising and sponsorship manager represents one half of the Managerial team in the Sales Department and is generally responsible for seeking out ad and sponsorship opportunities, monitor and log advertisements on air and on the website, and conducting the business that ensures continuous dynamic growth in the stations Advertising and Sponsorship areas. Advertising and Sponsorship Manager will function as a liaison between the WLUSP Advertising department and the Management Team of Radio Laurier. Though the advertising department of WLUSP will still be in charge of securing ads for the station, the Advertising & Sponsorship Manager will be expected to liaise with the WLUSP Advertising department and the Production Manager to ensure that all advertisements are produced to meet a quality standard sufficient to appease advertisers, and that each advertisement is being played at the correct times during broadcast. In many cases, it is also encouraged that the adversitsing and sponsrship manager begin the communication between WLUSP and potential advertisers and continue a good relationship with advertisers. In addition, they will be expected to set up a system of logging when ads are played so that WLUSP has something to show advertisers to ensure they are able to collect advertising fees.
Beyond simply ensuring the ads that have already been secured are being appropriately handled, the Advertising & Sponsorship Manager will be expected to evaluate further ways to extend the station’s advertising reach. This could look at innovative advertising avenues, such as abbreviated five- or ten-second spot ads (as opposed to the standard 30-second spot) and sponsorship of various programs, news updates, etc. by local businesses. They will also be expected to organize and administer a large-scale survey/feedback campaign to glean more in-depth demographic information for the station for both advertising and programming purposes. One other way they will be expected to evaluate funding opportunities for the station is through the planning of fundraising campaigns; the Advertising & Sponsorship Manager may want to draw on the promotions department for help in this regard.
It is essential that the Advertising and sponsorship manager be in communication with the entire management team to ensure that all ads and sponsors are being handled appropriately. This position requires an individual who is innovative and comfortable with the dynamic worlds of sales and of creative student based radio content.
Technical Director
Applications Due March 5, interviews to follow.
Reports to: Station Manager
Technical director is responsible for ensuring that all the booth levels are properly set, providing training materials to Station Manager for all technical training, assist Station Manager with training the Management Team, DJs, and show producers on how to use the board during live broadcast. Technical director needs to be present for any complex in-studio arrangements such as a live performance from a musical guest, available for any large-scale trouble-shooting and work closely with the Lead Technician to pass on industry knowledge. The technical director is required to attend Management Team meetings and respond to the technical needs and concerns of the station’s other departments.
Technical Manager
Applications Due March 5, interviews to follow.
Reports to: Station and Program Managers
The lead technician is required to continually search out ways for the studio space(s) to be used for optimal efficiency, ensure the extremely expensive assets are soundly protected from damage or misuse and organize Dj’s show for technical support to be available should anything go wrong during the broadcast. The Lead Technician will be responsible for getting new equipment set up in a timely manner and be readily available to aid in sorting out any technical glitches as they arise. You are also required to run and coordinate a capable staff that can be present to set-up, tear down, and otherwise oversee any events put on by Radio Laurier that require sophisticated technical knowledge. Also responsible for remote broadcasting of musical performances, varsity-sporting events, on-campus news events, and live-to-air club nights.
The lead technician is responsible for training volunteers on the zoom, imedia touch, equipment, the PA system and assist the production manager with the training volunteers on editing. Each semester the Technical Manager is also responsible for reviewing maintenance of equipment and bringing any concerns to the Station Managers attention.
Content Manager
Applications Due March 5, interviews to follow.
Reports to: Station and Program Managers
The content manager ensures the on air quality and efficiency of Radio Laurier. As head of the Content Department, the content manager represents all on air hosts as well as the spoken word and music coordinators on the management team. It is the responsibility of the content manager to ensure that all programs begin as scheduled and that all parts of the schedule are up to date and functioning. In addition, the content manager, working with the program manager, is in charge of reviewing the quality of Radio Laurier’s content; providing feedback and guidance to on air volunteers regarding their output. The content manager, as mentioned, works closely with the Music Coordinator and the Spoken word coordinator as well as the Programming Manager. The content manager will also represent the content department and on air hosts in frequent communication with the entire management team. The Content Managers communication with the Morning show producer as well as the WLUSP liaison will also be integral to maintaining high quality throughout the year.
It is the responsibility of the content manager to put in the work and ensure the communication that will confirm that all things function on air at all times. Not only does this entail that attention be paid to the music and talk featured on Radio Laurier, but also the access and playing of PSAs, Ads, Promos, IDs and any other necessarily pre-recorded content. While it is the responsibility of the Music Coordinator and the Spoken Word Coordinator to program playlists of content for nights and weekends, the content manager remains in charge of ensuring this is completed and meets quality standards. Considering the dynamic nature of Radio Laurier, it is essential that the Content Manager be an individual with problem solving skills and a good work ethic, always willing the work towards better programming and efficiency.
