[rehab] Nebraska Reading Service Job

[David Andrews]

Radio Talking Book Service
7101 Newport Ave., Suite 205
Omaha NE 68152
402.572.3003

Station Manager

Radio Talking Book Service (RTBS) is seeking an experienced, 
energetic station manager to join our team.  RTBS serves the state of 
Nebraska with a mission to provide human-voiced information to 
individuals who have visual or physical disabilities that prevent 
them from reading.   RTBS is a radio reading service that broadcasts 
statewide over closed circuit radio stations and via the internet.

The Station Manager is responsible for the day-to-day technical 
operation of RTBS. This position is primarily responsible for 
engineering programs for broadcast and rebroadcast. Broadcasting 
and/or sound engineering experience is required and experience with 
WireReady automation is preferred.
Duties:
1.      Operate the board and make station breaks during scheduled shift.
2.      Assist Executive Director in hiring of part-time announcer/engineers.
3.      Train and schedule all part-time announcer/engineers.
4.      Prepare programs for broadcast and, where applicable, 
rebroadcast. Check length, quality, and content. Prepare special and 
holiday programming as needed.
5.      Create new playlists and update program schedule for 
WireReady automation. Set up programming for future broadcast days 
when possible. Inform Volunteer Coordinator when programming is needed.
6.      Answer phones as needed and provide information and answers 
to questions regarding Radio Talking Book. Assist listeners and 
potential listeners with reception and program information as necessary.
7.      Assure that all electronic equipment is in good working 
order. Make minor repairs; arrange for other repairs as needed. 
Quality check returned receivers before re-use.
8.      Maintain connections with carriers and their engineers.
9.      Make live, on-air announcements as needed.
10.  Produce Public Service announcements as needed.
11.  Perform other duties as assigned and as necessary.
Qualifications: Broadcasting and/or sound engineering experience 
required, WireReady (or other automation system) experience 
preferred, ability to operate complicated electronic equipment, and 
must work well with volunteers and part-time staff.

Submit resumes to: <mailto:Info at RTBS.org>Info at RTBS.org