Position Vacant: Radio Producer, Faridabad, India
Position Title: Radio Producer
Station of Duty Ideosync Office, Faridabad
Position term: April 2008 to March 2009

We are looking for young and dynamic radio producers with proficiency in technical audio recording and editing software with formal training from reputed institutes or hands on experience on the job. Script writing skills will be an asset. Only Delhi and NCR based candidates need apply or those able to appear for interview and shift to Delhi on short notice. Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply

Terms of Reference
Ideosync Media Combine is a not for profit organisation based in the national capital region. Ideosync works on Communication for Social Change with a focus on community development, women’s empowerment, gender, adolescent sexual and reproductive health, sexuality, human rights and HIV/AIDS. The core team at ideosync is professionally trained in mass communications and communications for development methodologies and the organisation has been working on projects supported by various UN, bilateral and multilateral agencies. Ideosync designs communication frameworks and strategies, develops and produces behaviour change communication content (audio, visual and print) through a rigorous process of community participation, pre testing and formative research. A large part of our work also involves training and capacity building of different stakeholders and local organisations for integrating innovative information, advocacy and communication strategies into their core development activities.

We are implementing several projects that involve community communication activities. These include projects in Mumbai, Delhi, Uttarakhand, UP etc. Ideosync is initiating the production and broadcast of a radio series on safe migration and HIV prevention. The radio series will be produced in partnership with community reporters and community media centres. The appointee will be in charge of technical production of content including directing and recording drama, editing the episodes and uploading the content.
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Key Tasks for the Radio Producer:

We are looking for young professionals who are willing engage with community media. The appointee will work with and under the advice and direction of the Program officer and under overall supervision of Ideosync’s Director of Projects. He/She will be expected to complete specific deliverables during the period of the contract. These will include the following:

1. Assist in establishing recording studios at the Ideosync office including overseeing soundproofing arrangements and equipment set up
2. Drafting storyboards and script outlines for radio programs. This will be done in consultation with the Program officer, Director of Project and the Content Advisory groups
3. Directing radio drama actors, and recording the drama segments
4. Recording field interviews and field audio content in Delhi and NCR region and assembling field audio content received from community reporters
5. Editing and packaging the radio programs to produce final episodes and preparing support materials for uploading the programmes, such as lead texts, scripts etc

6. Setting up broadcast play lists and up linking the programs to the satellite as well as providing broadcast ready CDs to broadcast partners

7. Assist during training and facilitation workshops to be held with the community and conduct certain training workshops independently
8. Compilation and dispatch of regular updates and reports on status of the radio programs
9. Assisting in video projects on shoot or in post production of video projects of the organisation

Qualification, skills and experience required:
The incumbent shall have the following profile:

1. Diploma/Bachelor’s or Masters degree, preferably from Recognised Media Training Institute,
2. Proficient in all aspects of digital radio production including recording using Minidisk and studio equipment, comfortable in field recording situations. This is a non negotiable requirement
3. Proficiency in radio program editing using cool edit/adobe audition or similar soft wares and familiarity with independent radio and production units. This is a non negotiable requirement
4. Creative experience in writing scripts and producing radio content
5. Experience of 2-3 years in low cost, development projects with communities
6. Familiarity and network with FM stations will be desirable
7. Willingness to travel within Delhi & NCR and work extended hours.
8. Good command on drafting reports and correspondence in English
9. Good command over written and spoken Hindi
10. Outstanding communication skills with ability to take notes in the field and translate them into concise and clear reports.
11. Working experiences on computers especially MS Word, MS Excel, and Internet/ E-mail.
12. Acquaintance with ICT networking for ‘content sharing & distribution’
13. Excellent media tool skills and ability to use popular software in digital tools and radio techniques
14. Ability to take initiative and work under minimum supervision. Independent drive and sense of responsibility.

Time frame and schedule of Payment

The appointee will be given a one year contract with an initial two month probation period. There is possibility of an extension after the yearly performance review based on the quality of work.

Payment will be made by cheque directly to the account of the employee not more than once per month within the first week of the following month. The pay scale will range from Rs.12000-16000 per month depending on qualifications and experience

Application:
Apply with complete curriculum vitae (bio data) and contact details to vacancy@ideosyncmedia.org

Please mark the application clearly as “Application for Radio Producer”