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Thursday, 28 May 2015
Wednesday, 13 May 2015
VACANCY: MUSIC MANAGER @ VOICE OF WITS
Duration: 1 year contract, renewable depending on funding
Vacancy: Voice of Wits (VOW FM), a campus based community radio station at Wits University in Johannesburg seeks to employ a Music Manager
Purpose of the position:
Reporting tot he Station Manager, the Music Manager will be responsible for ensuring the development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of the station's music strategy. Further to this he/she will be responsible for the coordination and development of the music team.
Key Performance Areas:
1. Strategic planning of music resources
a. Develop, manage and maintain relationships with key music industry stakeholders such as record companies, artists, bands in order to ensure a constant supply of music resources for the station.
b. Plan and put in place strategies that ensure the station is at the forefront of local music promotion and that this enables artists within our community to promote their music.
c. Ensure that the station adheres to its license conditions, specifically local music quotas.
d. Provide record companies, artists, musicians, bands and performers whose music is scheduled with relevant, accurate and reliable reports.
e. Manage, maintain and develop the station's music contacts database.
f. Liaise with key legal bodies ICASA and SAMRO regarding music matters (supply required logs and reports to these bodies).
g. Coordinate and schedule regular interviews with artists, musicians, bands and performers.
h. Continuously revise the station's music schedules/playlists and amend as and where appropriate, ensuring that this is in line with the station's programming strategy and overall strategy.
3. Management of Music Resources
a. Ensure that all music received is catalogued, music database updated and that volunteers have access to this information.
b. Ensure that there is a music policy that directs the station's music programming (this should be informed by audience research, community forums, online polls and consultation with programming manager and deputy station manager).
c. Ensure that there is a music policy that directs the station's music programming (this should be informed by audience research, community forums, online polls and consultation with programming manager and deputy station manager).
d. Manage, direct and recruit members of the music committee in order to achieve and implement the station's music strategy.
e. Work with programming committee, management to monitor the station's output, ensuring that it is in line with our licensing agreements, programming policy and overall strategy.
Skill Requirements:
Matric or a Bachelor's degree with at least one (1) year work experience in broadcast media. Previous management experience is an added advantage.
Start Date: 1 June or 1 July (depending on availability)
Deadline for Application: Wednesday 20 May 2015 at 17h00
Remuneration: A competitive package will be offered depending on qualifications and relevant experience.
Submit a letter of motivation, detailed CV and the names of the contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses)
Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits/Self Service application/"Apply for a job"
External applicants are invited to apply, by registering their profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located here and submitting applications.
The University of committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appoint-able applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.
Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.
Vacancy: Voice of Wits (VOW FM), a campus based community radio station at Wits University in Johannesburg seeks to employ a Music Manager
Purpose of the position:
Reporting tot he Station Manager, the Music Manager will be responsible for ensuring the development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of the station's music strategy. Further to this he/she will be responsible for the coordination and development of the music team.
Key Performance Areas:
1. Strategic planning of music resources
a. Develop, manage and maintain relationships with key music industry stakeholders such as record companies, artists, bands in order to ensure a constant supply of music resources for the station.
b. Plan and put in place strategies that ensure the station is at the forefront of local music promotion and that this enables artists within our community to promote their music.
c. Ensure that the station adheres to its license conditions, specifically local music quotas.
d. Provide record companies, artists, musicians, bands and performers whose music is scheduled with relevant, accurate and reliable reports.
e. Manage, maintain and develop the station's music contacts database.
f. Liaise with key legal bodies ICASA and SAMRO regarding music matters (supply required logs and reports to these bodies).
g. Coordinate and schedule regular interviews with artists, musicians, bands and performers.
h. Continuously revise the station's music schedules/playlists and amend as and where appropriate, ensuring that this is in line with the station's programming strategy and overall strategy.
3. Management of Music Resources
a. Ensure that all music received is catalogued, music database updated and that volunteers have access to this information.
b. Ensure that there is a music policy that directs the station's music programming (this should be informed by audience research, community forums, online polls and consultation with programming manager and deputy station manager).
c. Ensure that there is a music policy that directs the station's music programming (this should be informed by audience research, community forums, online polls and consultation with programming manager and deputy station manager).
d. Manage, direct and recruit members of the music committee in order to achieve and implement the station's music strategy.
e. Work with programming committee, management to monitor the station's output, ensuring that it is in line with our licensing agreements, programming policy and overall strategy.
Skill Requirements:
- Knowledge of music regulations, rules and guidelines
- Knowledge of a wide variety of music
- Knowledge of music programming techniques, procedures and standards
- Excellent communication skills (articulate, with knowledge and command of English and one other official language essential)
- Excellent people skills (ability to manage, facilitate, communicate and work with people from diverse backgrounds)
- Excellent telephone manner (polite, courteous, articulate, helpful and alert)
- Strong leadership skills
- Diplomacy and patience
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Computer literacy (good knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, automation and scheduling software)
- Good active listener (able to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times)
- Time management (manage one's own time and the time of others)
- Active Learning (Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making)
- Writing (Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience)
Education Qualifications:
Matric or a Bachelor's degree with at least one (1) year work experience in broadcast media. Previous management experience is an added advantage.
Start Date: 1 June or 1 July (depending on availability)
Deadline for Application: Wednesday 20 May 2015 at 17h00
Remuneration: A competitive package will be offered depending on qualifications and relevant experience.
Submit a letter of motivation, detailed CV and the names of the contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses)
Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits/Self Service application/"Apply for a job"
External applicants are invited to apply, by registering their profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located here and submitting applications.
The University of committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appoint-able applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.
Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.
JOIN INTERNATIONAL MUSICIANS IN CELEBRATING AFRICA MONTH
There's no better way to celebrate Africa Month than to attend and take part in these celebrations. There will also be a workshop to be hosted for local musicians who want to expand and learn from international musicians. Details on this are to follow.
Monday, 4 May 2015
THE MZANSI MUSIC ENSEMBLE SINGS VICTOR NTONI
The country’s first music ensemble dedicated to performing classics and compositions of our time, Mzansi Music Ensemble will perform at the Market Theatre from 6-9 May 2015. The newly launched Ensemble celebrates great works in an impressive display of raw talent, leaving audiences spellbound as they weave poetry, praise singing, voice and improvisation accompanied by a 16 piece big band.
The project is founded by The Gauteng Music Development, an Initiative of the late Victor Ntoni whose long time vision was to have such an ensemble, and who in the latter years of his life wrote big band scores that were never performed in anticipation that one day such an ensemble will exist. The majority of the musicians that make part of the ensemble were mentored by Ntoni himself who worked tirelessly to create a national memory through the Gauteng Music Development. This tour is a continuation of his legacy.
Mzansi Music Ensemble will feature poet and singer Jessica Mbangeni, Saxophonist and mentor Barney Rachabane, Sisonke Xonti, Linda Sikhakhane, Gabriel Stuurman, and Reuben Malgas amongst its talent pool conducted by musical director Prince Lengoasa.
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PERFORMANCES 2015
Date Venue
6th -9th May Market Theatre
29th July-1st August Market Theatre
28th -29th August Soweto Theatre
27th- 28th November Soweto Theatre