Major Shake Up Lined Up For Ghetto Radio Sends Scares Through the Whole Radio Station
There are clouds gathering over Ghetto radio. There are dark, ominous clouds a-gathering over the radio station and the bell seems to be tolling for the head of the station. Of whom do I speak? None other than Maji Maji. Reports just in from a source withing the station say some changes are afoot that will see the radio executive outed.
According to a source within the radio station, they were acquired by a new investor who was unimpressed by Maji maji’s resume and the work he has been putting in at the station as they have lost ground nationally to stations such as Radio Jambo ever since they lost Mbusi.
And then there is the fact Maji Maji has failed to counter the steps made by his station’s rivals to try and get a foothold in the lower LSM audience.
Proof of trouble looming was provided by Robert Alai and you can check it out below (it’s the advertisement for people looking to replace Maji Maji):
Job description
Radio Station Manager Overall purpose of the job. To lead, direct, develop and manage all the activities of the radio, with particular emphasis on
enhancing the company’s strategic direction. These specific duties include strategic
management, business development and financial management, relationship management, supervision and management of staff. As a Radio Station Manager you ensure the smooth daily operation of the Radio via your management team. You supervise the administrative, technical, program, and sales aspects of the station. As the M.D. you are accountable to the board, and strive to maintain the work environment, personality, and financial viability of the business. As a radio station manager you must supervise and coordinate the schedules, workflow, and responsibilities of various departments. You are also responsible for the success and profitability of the station. You determine and meet the financial goals of shareholders. You work with accountants and bookkeepers to track purchases, cash flow and profits, prepare budgets, and maintain accountability. You work closely with sales managers and initiate new commercial opportunities. You have enough technical knowledge to understand the operation of all station equipment. You are charged with facilities management and must make decisions regarding the purchase of new equipment that may follow industry trends, according annual or quarterly budget guidelines. You also ensure program and technical employees comply with local, state, and federal broadcasting regulations and other laws. You will sustain and grow programming in Radio according to the compan
y’s (CSR) profile.
Common work activities include:
Monitoring and evaluating the quality of the station and meeting all requirements and regulations with regards to programming
Motivating and managing sales staff to meet all sales quotas or budget requirements for income
Handling all complaints, questions, or request for information about the station
Hiring and training of new employees, interns and other personnel at the radio station
Networking with other businesses, organizations and agencies to prompt the radio station and increase the market for advertising
Developing budget plans, employee schedules and overseeing the daily operation of the station
Duties and responsibilities Strategic Management
Direct, coordinate the development and implementation of the business development plan, annual business-operating plan and budgets to ensure that the Radio achieves its goals. Business Development and management
Direct, Formulate and implement short and long term objectives, required for improvement and effective service delivery Relationship Management
Direct, Develop and maintain productive relationship with all the clients, regulatory authorities and other stakeholders.
Ensure high staff performance; enhance staff moral and motivation at the head as well as efficient linkage with other branches or departments. Managing company resources.
Ensure that all financial and non financial resources of the Radio are effectively and efficiently managed by maintaining financial controls, prudent procedures, adequate records and accountability standards that meet requirements of the Board of Directors and Regulatory Authorities
Establish the level of compliance and governance to statutes and company regulations. This will be done with the assistance of the Board
Recommend to Board on the changes to be effected in order to put the company in a condition that would meet the business, statutory and regulatory conditions to maintain and consolidate the leadership of the company in the market
This review will ensure continuity of the current operational capabilities of the company and the end result is to enable the company take advantage of the existing opportunities, build on its strengths, eliminate weakness and immunize against threat as it goes through its core businesses.
Essential Knowledge & Skills Radio Station Managers need the following:
Ability to generate original ideas, and to think creatively about how to communicate them
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Knowledge of the Radio market, different station and programme styles, and audience demographics
Business and finance skills
Sound editorial judgement
Confidence and decisiveness
The capacity to work effectively under pressure, react quickly, and meet tight deadlines
Determination, diplomacy and excellent interpersonal skills
A facility for managing creative teams, and encouraging acceptable creative risk taking
Ability to coach, and to develop talent in others
Ability to give and receive (accept?) feedback, and manage performance
Ability to deal effectively with team members of differing temperaments and morale
Ability to encourage frank and constructive reviews of output
Self-motivation and adaptability
A thorough knowledge of the law, ethics and industry regulation as they affect Radio production
Knowledge of when it is necessary, and how to acquire, the relevant clearances and licenses
Knowledge of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures and a high level of IT skills – good word-processing and data handling skills Evaluation criteria
All above elements will be monitored and reviewed with you on periodical basis. Apart from a sufficient performance on activities, knowledge and skills, you will be monitored mostly in 2 areas: 1.
1. Growing the company’s profile, market share and business performance.
2. Proper forecasting and reporting to sustain and strengthen the company’s balance and shareholder’s value.
3. Enhancing the performance of your management team and by so the overall team in terms of performance, loyalty and growth
