JOB POSTING
San Lorenzo Latin American Community Centre is looking to fill the following position for its community radio station, CHHA 1610 AM:
Radio Producer for Latin Beats TO
New Live radio program
38 Week Fixed Term Contract
Provided by a Grant from the Canadian Radio Fund of Canada
This is a Bargaining Unit Position covered by a collective agreement.
Introduction: Who we are
San Lorenzo Latin American Community Centre is the CRTC broadcasting licensed owner and operator of the Spanish-language community radio station CHHA 1610 AM. We were the first dedicated Spanish-language ethnic community radio licensed in Canada on the AM dial. Since 2004, we have broadcast on the 1610 AM band 18 hours per day, predominantly programming in Spanish with a minor percentage in English, Italian, Tagalog, Portuguese, and Punjabi. We are located at 22 Wenderly Drive in the heart of North York, Toronto.
Our audience consists of people of all ages within the Latin American community in the GTAH whose first language is Spanish, many of whom are new immigrants. Our mission is to empower the cohesive development of the Spanish-speaking community of Toronto by providing opportunities to promote cultural heritage, foster understanding and respect for diverse cultural roots, and provide programs to assist and support both newcomers to Toronto and longtime residents.
We produce programs designed to meet the needs of our audience. These programs focus on topics ranging from immigration and settlement to education, health, government programs and services, mixed in with daily local or international news. These programs provide information to assist the listeners in their daily lives. Coupled with the information services we broadcast, we also showcase local Latin American musical talent, seeking to encourage local musicians and provide opportunities to present them to a wide audience.
Latin Beats T.O. Program Description:
Latin Beats TO is a youth-focused weekly live radio show and radio segments in Spanish designed to deliver an extended platform for showcasing the latest sounds and emerging talents from Toronto’s Latin music scene.
Through engaging programming, including live performances, interviews, interactive segments, host discussions and commentary segments exploring various aspects of Latin American music and behind-the-scenes access, Latin Beats TO will invite young CHHA 1610 AM listeners to discover, dance, and connect with the rhythms of Latin music. This project will boost cultural creativity, expression, and empowerment, powered by youth culture’s energy and a commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
As part of this project, CHHA 1610 AM will increase the station’s content creation and programming hours by broadcasting Latin Beats TO, as a one-hour weekly radio show. Latin Beats TO segments will be featured in the morning and afternoon radio magazines, offering listeners the local cultural agenda.
Latin Beats TO will ensure its content is broadcast on-air and readily available across CHHA 1610 AM’s digital platforms.
Latin Beats TO is an exciting addition to CHHA 1610 AM’s lineup as a dynamic new radio show dedicated to promoting local talents and engaging Toronto’s vibrant youth demographic with the rich tapestry of Latin American music.
Description of the Radio Producer position:
- Position: Bargaining Unit position under a Collective Agreement with Unifor Local 87M.
Full time: 40 hours per week
- Title: Radio Producer
- Term: 38 week fixed term contract position
- Salary: $20.00 per hour
- Ideal Start Date: September 23, 2024
- End Date: June 13, 2025
- Expected working hours: generally Tuesday-Saturday, flexible hours to facilitate off site research and some evenings etc to cover events around the City.
Job Requirements – Who You Are
● Hold a degree or diploma in Broadcasting, Communications or Arts (Music) from an accredited academic or technical institution OR have equivalent experience in broadcast, digital media (minimum 5 years of radio experience).
● Extensive knowledge of Latin American music scene in Canada, specifically within the GTHA
● Excellent research skills.
● Strong people skills: You are a great listener, speaker and interviewer.
● Deadline-driven and have an eye for detail.
● Excellent radio, interview and communication skills in Spanish and English.
● Audio production; video editing; website management skills and understanding of the radio community environment
● Social media savvy, with multiple social media posts a week
Other qualifications/requirements
● Understanding diversity, different perspectives and sensitive/complex issues.
● Attend weekly editorial meetings at the station
● Participation in SLLACC activities on occassion
We’re looking for a dynamic, determined radio producer. If that sounds like you, please apply to Linda McGlade with an email cover letter. In the covering letter describe why you want to work at the station and include a current resume.
San Lorenzo Latin American Community Centre encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates, including (but not limited to) women, BIPOC individuals, those who identify as LGBTQ+, and people living with disabilities.
Thank you for your interest in the Radiometres program.
Application closing date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 @ 5 pm
Interview date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
Projected Start Date: Monday, September 23, 2024
Please Contact Linda McGlade (Executive Director) at lmcglade@sanlorenzo.ca
Unfortunately, we cannot respond to all applicants. Only those candidates under consideration
will be contacted.
This position is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada
and
Radiometres program
