TITLE: Podsafe Music Library Director

 

SCOPE AND FUNCTION:

Oversees the creation, acquisition and licensing of audio material for WFMU's Free Music Archive. Provides editorial content and oversees user-generated editorial aspects of the site. Maintains relationships with software developers, producers, musicians and radio stations who are active participants in the Free Music Archive.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to the General Manager and works closely with the Music / Program Director, Special Events Director and Assistant General Manager in recording, licensing and acquisition of podsafe music tracks and collections.

 

DUTIES:

· Works with WFMU producers to license recordings of music performed in WFMU's studios and during WFMU events and live broadcasts. Works with producers to obtain creative commons licensing and copyright of material, as needed.

 

· Seeks out and arranges for the acquisition and licensing of podsafe audio material from a variety of other sources and collections.

 

· Continues the development of listening and social features of the Free Music Archive. Responds to reports of bugs and problems on the site and works with developers to resolve such issues.

 

· Spends several hours a week performing administrative tasks on WFMU's PC workstations and servers.

 

· Reviews submissions to the archive and maintains the database of artists and record companies which submit material.

 

· Performs and oversees data entry of material in Free Music Archive.

 

· Represents WFMU at conferences and conventions as needed.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong understanding of internet technologies, copyright / creative commons licensing and online libraries and music sites. Must be extremely knowledgeable about many types of music, have good writing and organizational skills and have the ability to supervise interns, staff and volunteers. Some background in public broadcasting

 

TERMS:

Full time position with full benefits.

TO APPLY:

Deadline for applications is May 15th. Salary range 35-40k, plus excellent benefits. Please e-mail a letter, resume and references to ken at wfmu dot org or mail it to WFMU, FMA Search Committee, PO Box 5101, Hoboken, NJ 07030. WFMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and People of Color encouraged to apply.