POSITION: Managing Director, 2SER, Sydney NSW

2SER is currently seeking expressions of interest for a Managing Director to lead the strategic planning and setting of objectives to meet the 2SER vision of providing a stimulating forum for learning and the expression of alternative ideas, informed by and promoting principles of social justice.

2SER is a not-for-profit, independent, educational community radio station which broadcasts to the greater Sydney area on 107.3 FM, 2SER Digital and via 2ser.com.

For 45 years 2SER has provided Sydney with specialist music, news, opinion and current affairs programs that offer a unique insight into alternative culture and ideas that are largely ignored by the mainstream.

As the Managing Director, you will be responsible for:

  • Leading a team of dedicated broadcasting professionals and volunteers in the pursuit of creating educational and independent content tailored for the community
  • Strategic planning and the setting of objectives to meet 2SER’s mission and the development and implementation of policies and procedures in line with these objectives
  • Ensuring the effective strategic financial management of 2SER
  • Maintaining programming output that meets the information and other needs of the 2SER audience, ensuring that 2SER continues in its position as a leading community radio broadcaster
  • Working closely with the University of Technology Sydney, Macquarie University and the wider community to identify opportunities for students to become involved with 2SER as part of their studies
  • Maintaining 2SERs commitment to ethical broadcasting and business practices as its top priority

As the ideal candidate, you will be:

  • An experienced broadcasting and digital media professional with experience leading an organisation in either field.
  • Capable of the strategic management of organisational resources including financial, technological, information, communication and human resources
  • Passionate about community broadcasting and its objectives and be committed to ethical practice, equity and diversity and the application of Equal Opportunity and Occupational Health and Safety principles and practices
  • An effective communicator and be able to negotiate, problem solve and resolve conflict
  • Capable of critically analysing complex issues and exercising sound judgement

This is a full time, continuing position located at 2ser’s Sydney studios on the campuses of two dynamic universities – UTS (Broadway, Sydney) and Macquarie University (North Ryde, Sydney)

A competitive and attractive remuneration package is on offer based on experience.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application via the UTS online recruitment system. Your application should include:

– A cover letter, outlining your stating your suitability, interest and motivation for applying
– A copy of your resume.

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please click the apply link and download the Position Description from the UTS website. 

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC297083 and your name.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au

Closing Date: Thursday 17th of October 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST)

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

For any enquires and a confidential discussion about the role please contact the UTS Recruitment Team on recruitment@uts.edu.au and your query will be directed to the most appropriate contact.

Please note, there is no closing date for this advertisement, and we will be actively reviewing applications as they are received. 

2SER reserves the right to remove the job advertisement at short notice. 

POSITION: Office Manager, 2RPH, Sydney NSW

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WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

An enthusiastic, well-organised and dynamic individual with a passion for helping others, including those who are living with disability or are older.

WE ARE OFFERING:

  • An executive and administrative management role within an accessible media organisation with a strong community focus;
  • Rewarding work in support of an inspiring team of skilled volunteers;
  • The opportunity to work in a small, professional team within a large, caring community; and
  • Attractive salary packaging options and flexible hours.

OUR REQUIREMENTS:

The position involves co-ordination of internal and external business communications, membership and volunteer support, internal events, and the administrative needs of the Board and committees.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for managing a wide range of administration functions to support the smooth running of the organisation.

Previous executive support and office management experience is essential and relevant tertiary qualifications are desirable.

For further information about Radio 2RPH go to www.2rph.org.au or to find out more about the job and to apply online go to:

https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/ethical-jobs-in-sydney-nsw

Progress on Prominence for free-to-air radio on smart speakers

Changing listening habits of Australians are leading to a rethink of how to make sure free-to-air radio stays free and accessible to everyone, especially our communities.

Audiences are increasingly listening to radio through internet connected devices such as smart speakers in the home or smart dashboard devices in modern cars. This brings new challenges for radio stations to find their audience, in comparison to a traditional radio where listeners only have to tune the dial. 

In the digital marketplace, your radio station is competing with a range of listening and viewing apps, all vying for audience attention. 

To make local community radio more easy to find on connected devices, the CBAA has been advocating over the last couple of years for the Government to introduce a radio prominence framework to make sure that community stations will always be easy for their local audiences to find on smart speakers. 

In a positive development last week, the Government is now looking at proposals that will ensure smart speakers take users to the station they asked for and which will prevent smart speaker providers from charging either stations or listeners for access, altering broadcast content or overlaying their own advertising. 

The Government’s radio prominence consultation paper mentions the important role played by community radio stations, acknowledging that they “have an immediate and direct connection to their communities.”  

The CBAA is currently looking at how to support and strengthen the proposal, in collaboration with other free-to-air radio sectors. The main issue for CBAA at the moment is that the proposal does not specifically mention radio in cars. We know that in-car listening is key for community radio and we will keep working with commercial radio, public broadcasters and the Government to secure prominence for community radio in cars.

FAST-TRACK YOUR CAREER IN RADIO AND PODCASTING

APPLICATIONS FOR AFTRS’ GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN RADIO AND PODCASTING CLOSE OCTOBER 29

Aspiring broadcasters and podcasters from around the country are encouraged to fast-track their career in this booming industry by applying for the Australian Film Television and Radio School’s (AFTRS) Graduate Diploma in Radio and Podcasting. 

AFTRS offers flexible study for this course with options to study on-campus or online, full-time or part-time. 

Misty Fisher is just one of AFTRS’ students who is combining remote learning with a burgeoning broadcast career, having joined Clarence Valley’s 2GF last year. Misty is 2GF’s Breakfast host.  

Learn more about Misty’s experience of flexible learning at AFTRS here:

Andrea Ho, AFTRS Discipline Lead, Radio and Podcasting said:

“Misty tells a truly wonderful story about becoming a part of the audio industry – living in a country town, realising your dream no matter when – and of course, about AFTRS.

As media strives to better reflect Australia, I’m proud that students can now study radio and podcasting at AFTRS where and when they wish, and that we can help connect them directly to industry.

Saying that, Misty is special – who rides their bike to the station to do a breakfast shift? She is amazing.” 

Alumni from AFTRS’ Graduate Diploma in Radio and Podcasting are working in Radio and Podcasting positions with some of Australia’s largest media organisations including Romy Sher, Podcast Producer, LISTNR;  Tim Bolch, Drive Announcer/ Assistant Content Director – Krock 95.5; Guy Clifton, Power 100 presenter, Triple M 102.3; Dylan Saville,  ABC Double J  Programs Producer; Leah Porges, Audio Producer, Mamamia; Ellie Parnell, Content Producer, The Music Show, Radio National; Mitchell Coombs, Producer, Is it Just Me Podcast, iHeartRadio; Liza Harvey, ABC Producer; Zan Rowe, Double J; Ed Kirkwood, Executive Producer, Will & Woody at Australian Radio Network; Fiona Pepper, ABC Radio National, Features Producer; Clinton Maynard, Presenter/Reporter, 2GB; Grace Rouvray, Presenter and Producer Mamamia; Greg Byrnes, Head of Content, Nine Radio; and Alice Moldovan, Producer, Conversations with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski at ABC. 

Many have gone on to win radio awards nationally and internationally and are in leadership roles in the industry both on-air and behind the scenes, including Pariya Taherzadah, Executive Podcast Producer at Vudoo and New York Festivals World Radio Awards Gold and Silver Winner for Escape from Iran; 2GB reporter Clinton Maynard won the ACRA for Brian White Award For Excellence In Journalism in 2023; Miles Martignoni, Head of Audio at Guardian Australia, podcasts include The Reckoning (New York Festival World Radio Awards, Winner of Gold and Grand Awards 2018) Breathless, and Witch Hunt; Tim Blackwell, NOVA’S Ricki Lee, Tim and Joel Show, and Kent Small (Smallzy), Smallzy’s Surgery, NOVA. 

The Graduate Diploma in Radio and Podcasting is a hands-on and dynamic course for emerging broadcasters, podcasters and radio producers. Through specialised training and collaboration, in class and during live broadcasts, students learn at an advanced level that the cornerstones of good content are communication, storytelling and knowing your audience. Applications for 2025 close on October 29.  

Learn more here:

Graduate Diploma in Radio and Podcasting

Patricia Karvelas moving to expanded role across ABC NEWS platforms

Leading ABC NEWS journalist and presenter Patricia Karvelas will take on an expanded role across platforms in 2025 with a key anchoring role on the ABC NEWS Channel in national politics.

Karvelas will also host a new politics podcast, in addition to continuing to present public discussion forum Q+A and weekly political wrap The Party Room.

The new role means she will be leaving Radio National after 10 years with the network, seven with RN Drive and three with RN Breakfast.

“After a decade it’s time to change it up and I’m ready to lean into a new cross-platform role,” Karvelas says.

“I want to thank the ABC for the opportunities it has provided me through my decade here. It continues to be the most important public institution in the country in my view and I want to help build its connections with voters across the country.

“I’ll miss the Radio National audience enormously. There’s something magical about waking up when the country is asleep to bring the big news and conversations to the country.”

ABC Director, News Justin Stevens said: “Patricia Karvelas is a talented presenter and formidable political journalist. She has done a superb job over many years on the RN network.

“In 2025 we want her to play a bigger role across our platforms to cover politics for our audience. We’re excited to see her have a broader audience across audio, TV and digital for ABC NEWS.”

Details of the new audio and TV projects will be announced in coming weeks, with the new presenter of RN Breakfast also to be announced soon.

Patricia Karvelas 

Patricia Karvelas has been a prominent journalist for more than 20 years, beginning her professional career in broadcast journalism at the ABC and SBS as both a producer and presenter. She worked for The Australian newspaper from 2002 covering federal politics, including as Victorian Bureau Chief and Editor and Senior National Affairs Journalist. She joined the ABC in 2014 and has presented Q+A, RN Drive, RN Breakfast, Afternoon Briefing and The Party Room, as well as contributing political analysis across audio, TV and digital.