RADIO STATION MANAGER 1909

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is involved in the development and operation of a radio station that serves as an educational medium for a school or library district. This position requires initiative and creativity in planning and designing a variety of programs appropriate to the listening area and educational needs. Direct supervision is exercised over a staff comprised mainly of volunteer participants and performers. Work is performed under the supervision of professional educational personnel. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Plans original radio programs for presentation as a community service under the general supervision of professional staff;

Writes publicity releases for distribution to local papers and enlists the cooperation of local agencies in contributing programming ideas and volunteers;

Surveys the local area to determine what kinds of programs would be best received;

Applies for authors’ permission to present plays;

Coordinates sound effects, timing and script;

Assists those interested in obtaining Third Class Federal Communication Commission broadcasting licenses to prepare for test;

Operates control panel of radio broadcasting equipment and performs limited maintenance work on equipment;

Videotapes events of local interest to provide a pictorial record of activities in the area;

Produces a tape library of amateur dramatic presentations, interviews and programs on health, literature, sports, music, hobbies and a wide variety of subjects of interest in the local area;

Prepares and distributes broadcast schedule.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the techniques and procedures involved in producing and directing radio programs; good knowledge of the interest patterns of the community served; good knowledge of the radio broadcasting industry and its interaction with the listening audience; good knowledge of the theory and practice of writing for radio; good knowledge of the theory and practice of public relations; some knowledge of government regulations affecting broadcasting stations; ability to organize a cooperative effort in developing original radio programs; ability to plan and schedule diversified and timely programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

(a) Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications or a communications related field; or

(b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and four (4) years of experience in planning and directing radio programming; or

(c) An equivalent combination of the above education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

R08/05/03

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive