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Wellington Access Radio

Marketing Coordinator

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position:          Marketing Coordinator

Hours:             30 hours/week - Flexible

Reports to:      Station Manager

Team:              Programming and Outreach Coordinator, Head Technician and Technician
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Wages:            $30.00/hour

Primary Purpose
To raise the profile of Wellington Access Radio through marketing, communication and promotion.

About the Station
Wellington Access Radio is the station that’s by, for, and about our community. ​We’re a non-profit, grassroots charity which celebrates the diversity of Wellington.

We provide a platform of representation for groups not usually heard in mainstream media, alongside arts, music and local culture.

​Based on Ghuznee Street in Pōneke Wellington, the station broadcasts to Wellington, Porirua, and the Hutt Valley on 106.1FM and provides a digital live stream and podcasts at www.accessradio.org.nz

Wellington Access Radio is a member of the Community Access Media Alliance – www.cama.nz
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Programming features local arts, culture, NZ music, and content that provides for the interests of women, students, youth, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We broadcast in 22 languages with volunteer programme makers from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.

The role of Marketing and Communications Co-ordinator offers a rare opportunity to contribute to and promote cultural and social diversity and representation.
 
About the Role
This new role has been established to assist Wellington Access Radio inform potential listeners, funders and programme-makers about the work we do to support groups not usually heard in mainstream media make radio.
We want to work with someone with marketing, communications and promotion ideas and experience to help us:
  • Improve our communication with current and potential listeners, funders and programme-makers
  • Under-take initial and ongoing evaluations of who we are reaching, who we could be reaching and our messaging to these audiences
  • Write and implement a marketing and communications strategy
  • Refresh the templates for our Weebly website
  • Pay greater attention to accessibility for our social media and online communications
  • Increase the impact of our social media presence
  • Organise events
  • Conduct an inaugural survey of programme-makers and listeners
You will be part of a small talented team of technical, programming, community engagement, and accounts staff along with some 300 volunteer programme-makers.

Who we are Looking For
Experience in a similar role would be an advantage, however interest in the access media sector and a willingness to learn and grow in the role will be taken into consideration while hiring for this position.
Essential:
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • An ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, ages, and abilities
  • Proven ability to work cooperatively and constructively as part of a team
  • A passion for and understanding of public service and community broadcasting
  • An appreciation for the need for diverse representation in media
Preferred:
  • Experience working in the charity, non-profit, or community sectors
  • Experience in marketing and communication including social media, newsletters, media releases and branding
  • Experience networking at a local community level
  • A background in media
While the above experience is preferable, we also highly value genuine interest and transferable skills, so if you think you could be a good fit, please apply and let us know why.
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What we are offering
  • Flexible working hours
  • Ability to split work from home and onsite
  • Great team environment

To apply please email a CV and cover letter to Pip Adam pip@accessradio.org.nz
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