Job Title: Community Radio Station Manager

Location: Kalumbila District

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a visionary and dynamic Community Radio Station Manager to commission and oversee the operations of a newly established radio station in Kalumbila District. This station is designed to operate on a self-sustainable model, with a core mission to serve and empower the local community.

Job Responsibilities:

The Community Radio Station Manager will oversee the station’s operations, ensuring alignment with its mission and objectives. The manager will report to the board while supervising programming, staff, and resources.

Core responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring compliance with broadcasting standards, laws, and regulations.
2. Maintaining accurate records and preparing regular reports.
3. Overseeing day-to-day operations, including inventory management, safety, and space utilization.
4. Developing and implementing short- and long-term goals, policies, and procedures.
5. Leading staff recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance management.
6. Coordinating volunteer programs to engage the community.
7. Providing leadership and mentorship to staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
8. Serving as the secretariat for the board, ensuring efficient communication and support.
9. Mobilizing and managing resources prudently to sustain operations.
10. Initiating innovative ideas to drive growth and sustainability.

Required Skills and Competencies:

1. Proven experience in broadcast sales, management, and mentoring within the radio industry.
2. Thorough knowledge of Zambian broadcasting regulations.
3. Competency in inventory management, promotions, and collections.
4. Exceptional leadership skills, including staff coaching and motivation.

Key Attributes:

The ideal candidate must demonstrate the following qualities:
1. Entrepreneurial Mindset: Possesses a proactive and visionary attitude, capable of identifying and leveraging opportunities to maximize the station’s potential.
2. Resourceful and Innovative: Adept at mobilizing resources transparently and creatively, employing collaborative methods to ensure credibility and sustainability.
3. Local Context Awareness: Deep understanding of local traditions, culture, and historical issues, paired with high emotional intelligence to navigate community dynamics effectively.
4. Community Radio Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of community radio operations within Zambia, including regulatory compliance and audience engagement strategies.
5. Public Service Commitment: Genuine dedication to community development through impactful radio programming and activities.
6. Integrity and Leadership: Trustworthy with a solid reputation, able to inspire confidence and provide effective leadership for long-term station sustainability.
7. Effective Communication: Skilled in delivering clear and impactful messages to drive understanding and influence positive mindset transformation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting, Communications, or a related field from a reputable institution.
• 3–5 years of community radio management experience, including at least 2 years in a senior management role.
• Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of communication programs is an added advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of local cultural norms and traditions.
• Fluency in Kikaonde and other local languages of the North western Province is an added advantage