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TITLE: Free Music Archive Managing Director
SCOPE AND FUNCTION:
Oversees the creation, acquisition, licensing and curation of audio material for The Free Music Archive. Produces editorial content and oversees user-generated editorial aspects of the site. Maintains relationships with software developers, musicians, and curatorial organizations who are active participants in the Free Music Archive.
ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to the WFMU General Manager; works with the WFMU Music Director to solicit new material for the library; works with the WFMU Assistant General Manager on grant proposals and online fundraising campaigns; works with the WFMU Technology Director to determine web development priorities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Seeks out and arranges for the acquisition and licensing of audio material from a variety of other sources and collections.
* Performs and oversees data entry of material in Free Music Archive
* Shapes web development priorities in collaboration with WFMU’s Technology Director; oversees the work of freelance web developers and coordinates the efforts of volunteer beta-testers
* Responds to site inquiries including bug reports, legal questions, and music submissions
* Works with WFMU’s Development Director on grant proposals and online fundraising campaigns
* Curate a monthly mix of video-friendly Creative Commons music
* Commission a monthly guest blog post, with accompanying radio segment
* Oversee “Re:Mix Media” educational contest series to revitalize the public domain
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Strong understanding of social media, digital archives, music websites and copyright including Creative Commons licenses
* 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.
* Previous experience in public broadcasting, online media, digital archives, product management, community management, and/or the music industry
* Basic HTML and previous online writing experience
* Experience using a CMS to manage data
* Basic digital audio editing skills
TO APPLY:
Deadline for applications is May 15th. Salary range 35-40k, plus excellent benefits. Please e-mail a letter, resume and four references to jobs@freemusicarchive.org (.doc of .pdf) 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.