Programming Coordinator Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Programming Coordinator Somerville Media Center Somerville, MA Job Details Part-time Estimated:

$51.6K – $60.4K a year 1 day ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off Professional development assistance Paid sick time Qualifications Serving Experience in non-profits Community outreach Project management Bachelor’s degree Media manager experience Radio & Television Facility management 1 year Leadership Communication skills Entry level Time management Interpersonal communication Full Job Description The Opportunity Join Somerville Media Center (SMC), a dynamic public access media center dedicated to empowering our diverse community through creative expression and free speech. Your skill and experience will support community members as they produce local programs, live television, and streaming radio. Community media is the only place where residents can access cutting edge equipment to make media that matters to their neighborhoods. You will be part of a small and mighty team dedicated to promoting the voices of Somerville’s underserved and under-represented communities. Key Responsibilities Facilitate the day-to-day success of community members using live media production studios and associated technologies in the following areas: Coordinating the use of a “Hot set” micro-studio designed for high volume and low technical skill television broadcasts by community members and organizations. Coordinating the use of a podcast studio and live 24/7 streaming radio channel for community members Coordinate the scheduling and media traffic for one 24/7 live cable television channel using a playback automation system Interface with community members to provide training and technical support for programming Develop and implement marketing strategies for building audiences around community productions originating from SMC. Maintain equipment and facilities that support programming, including troubleshooting and planning facility upgrades Participate in annual capital planning process for equipment investment General Responsibilities Participate in all scheduled staff and other meetings Participate in weekly/monthly supervision meetings Share staffing of reception desk hours Teach one public evening course per quarter based on field/specialty Prepare reports as assigned Other duties as assigned Required Experience and Skills Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a related field Television, radio, video and/or multimedia production experience Leadership and communication skills Time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills Project management skills Prior experience in a nonprofit and/or community-serving organizations is highly valued Supervision Relationship The Programming Coordinator is supervised by the Executive Director. The Executive Director will provide necessary initial training and ongoing development opportunities. Employees are reviewed twice per year based on progress towards annual goals and competencies that are synthesized together with the supervisor. Schedule This position requires 20hrs/week and is expected to be on premises 3-4 days per week Occasional weekend and evening hours as required. The Programming Coordinator must work Sundays, typically 3PM to 8PM, weekly . Somerville Media Center is closed on state and federal holidays. SMC is closed on the Friday following Thanksgiving and open on Veterans Day. SMC is closed Saturday through Monday when a holiday falls on Monday. Wages and Benefits The Programming Coordinator receives an annual salary of $25,000 to $27,000 per year and is eligible for the following benefits: Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation time per year. Accrue 10 paid sick days and 2 paid personal days per year. May immediately contribute to a voluntary tax-deferred retirement savings plan. Approved professional development costs will be covered by SMC. Equal Opportunity Employer Somerville Media Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, black, indigenous, and persons of color may self-select out of opportunities if they do not meet 100% of the job requirements. SMC wishes to encourage all individuals to apply for this role if they believe they possess or believe they can develop the required skills described above. How to Apply Please send your resume and cover letter. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$25,000.00 – $27,000.00 per year Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Paid time off Professional development assistance

Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person