Radio Coordinator

The mission of ZUMIX is empowered youth who use music to make strong positive change in their lives, their communities and the world. Founded in 1991, ZUMIX (www.zumix.org) is an award winning non-profit organization dedicated to youth empowerment and community-building through music, technology and related arts. ZUMIX is not a typical music school. Our goal is to engage low-income youth through music and the arts. We run year-round programs including: songwriting, music technology, community radio, theater, individual music instruction and adult and youth-led music ensembles. We also engage our participants in community-wide arts activities including outdoor concerts, festivals, and open studios. Over the past 21 years ZUMIX has become a vital cultural entity in East Boston and throughout the greater Boston area, serving as a catalyst for positive change – harnessing the energy of youth, the creativity of artists, and the passion of residents, to help people connect, communicate and envision a brighter future.

Program Overview:

ZUMIX Radio is one aspect of our programming. Youth programs operate in three distinct areas: Songwriting and Performance, Instrumental Music, and Creative Technology. We stream online 24 hours a day from a state-of-the-art station in our beautiful, green building. Station programming ranges from independent music, local news, public service announcements, and various genres of music. The core ZUMIX Radio programs for young people are in DJ Training and New Media/Radio Journalism, a program that maintains an active blog. In addition, we have an active partnership with the local high school to run in-school programming.

Job Description:

ZUMIX seeks an enthusiastic, highly committed coordinator to facilitate youth radio programs, act as program director of the radio station, and increase partnerships with community organizations throughout Boston. Candidates should have experience working with diverse youth populations, should have a deep love and knowledge of music, technical troubleshooting capability, and be familiar with all aspects of community radio. The coordinator teaches classes both in our afterschool programs in the local high school.

Qualifications:

• BA in Communications or related field
• Previous experience with public, community or college radio
• Strong belief in music and arts as empowering educational tools
• Very strong computer and internet skills
• Experience in audio production specifically for radio (Pro Tools preferred)
• Experience in news and/or feature journalism
• Ability to impart basic media literacy concepts
• Experience and demonstrated commitment to working for social change
• Creative, motivated, dynamic and outgoing individual
• Ability to work with youth from different racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese) a plus

Responsibilities:

• Develop curriculum and teach ZUMIX Radio DJ and journalism program training for DJs and journalists for afterschool and in-school programming
• Commit to developing and supporting youth leadership within ZUMIX Radio
• File reports with music licensing organizations, such as BMI, SESAC, ASCAP and Sound Exchange
• Pursue relevant opportunities for an LPFM license
• Maintain all levels of software, hardware and equipment in the station
• Maintain production and distribution of Senior Radio Program for the City of Boston
• Develop collaborative in-house ZUMIX courses with other departments
• Oversee production, marketing, and quality control of the station
• Continue to build and curate a diverse and well-organized music library

Fulltime, salaried

Deadline to apply: July 1, 2012

Please email resume, cover letter and three professional references to:

Leigh Kaulbach, [email protected]