About OHM Radio
96.3 FM Ohm Radio provides non-commercial, locally-produced programming, dedicated to serving Charleston with a wide range of community perspectives and really good music. Our programs will promote democracy, sustainability and healthy community. We are here to celebrate Charleston’s beloved creatives, musicians, culinary artists, authors, students, business owners and thought leaders on our airwaves. We are a forum to showcase the good deeds of nonprofits and other community organizations working to improve our Holy City, as well as the good words of regular folk just trying to live and make ends meet. Ohm Radio will be genuine and relevant to all the different types of people living in our beautiful city.
Ohm Radio is a project of Media Reform SC, please make your tax-exempt donations to Media Reform SC payable to Ohm Radio.
We are hiring!
Studio Assistant Position Overview
Job Title: Studio Assistant
Location: Charleston, SC
Terms: On Site/Part-Time, 25 hours per week
Salary: $15 per hour.
To apply for this position, send your resume and cover letter to info@ohmradio963.org by Monday, July 15th.
About Ohm Radio: 96.3 FM Ohm Radio is Charleston’s first community, commercial-free radio station. We have been on the air 24/7 Since August 1, 2015. Ohm Radio broadcasts music by local, independent, and legendary artists. We spread the good word about what local entrepreneurs, non-profits, and social groups are doing to enhance our community. We unite Charleston’s diverse community of voices with original and creative programming.
Our broadcast schedule is anchored by a roster of 20 volunteer community DJs and a mix of public affairs programming and special projects,
About the Role: The Studio Assistant at Ohm Radio 96.3FM will play a pivotal role in supporting the daily operations, communications, and programming of our community-focused, independent radio station. This is a hands-on role that requires excellent communication skills and a mix of administrative tasks, technical support, content creation, and fundraising activities. Candidates must have reliable transportation and the flexibility to be on call the 2nd and 4th weekends of each month. Please see below for a complete list of responsibilities and position schedule:
Key Responsibilities
Administration
Email correspondence for info@ohmradio963.org
Check PO box/mailbox weekly
Update website as needed
Oversee communications and keep updated the website, online stream, social media, newsletter, etc.
Weekly & monthly newsletters
General Responsibilities
On air interviews
Assist with onboarding new shows
DJ email correspondence & adding to schedule/website
Assist with supervising interns in the studio
Work closely with underwriters, show hosts, and local musicians
Assist in strategic planning, collaborating with staff and community members to think creatively about the station’s future
Edit and archive locally produced shows to ohmradio963.org
Assist station manager in daily station operations, studio equipment, bills and memberships
Programming
Assist with onboarding new shows
Update website and schedule as shows are removed and new shows are added
Create original content and perform 2-3 live broadcasts a week
Technical/Audio
Conduct remote live broadcasts
Running the board for DJs
Assist station manager in maintaining technical equipment
Fundraising
Coordinate with Station Manager and board to:
Create and implement a fundraising plan to include a mix of public and private grants as well as listener donations
Pursue new funding opportunities
Ensure that grant requirements are fulfilled and reports are timely
Help to secure underwriters and assist with fundraising
Plan and execute fundraising events
Social Media & Email Marketing
Manage social media accounts
Create & Implement strategy to grow followers & create new content
Send weekly social media schedule to station manager
Assist with creating Newsletters
Create and send out archive newsletter
Create and send out monthly newsletters
Fundraising & pledge drive newsletters
Studio Assistant Schedule:
Tuesday 1:30-6:30 PM In studio
Wednesday 11AM – 5PM In studio
Thursday 10AM – 5PM In studio
Friday 9:30AM – 4:30PM In studio
****On call 2nd and 4th weekends of the month
Media Reform SC/Ohm Radio is an equal opportunity employer, and its employment policies and practices are applicable to all employees without regard to race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, creed, gender, disability or national origin.
Ohm Radio has teamed up with The Center for Car Donations to accept donations from members of our community looking to support Ohm with their old cars! The process is simple…check out this link to see how you can help Ohm and get a hefty tax write-off this year!
