Cultural Affairs Director

The position is located in Covered Wells, AZ or San Xavier AZ.

Position Summary:

Under general direction, responsible for the compilation of pre-existing Tohono O'odham recorded media as well as originating programming which promotes knowledge of Tohono O'odham Culture and use of the Tohono O'odham Language and is responsible or delegates the responsibility to translate regularly scheduled news programs.

The work is normally reviewed upon completion to ensure compliance with general organization/department goals, policies and procedures. Major work activities are covered by procedures or guidelines permitting flexibility in selecting methods to utilize and procedures to follow, determination of work priorities, and the planning and coordination of projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews and recommends programming policies, procedures, systems and forms designed to improve cultural programming.
• Provides leadership and training to student D.Js; assist students with announcements, editing material, review and prepare material to air.
• Responsible for the translation of the daily news reports into Tohono O'odham Language.
• Originates programming emphasizing Tohono O'odham Himdag and Culture.
• Assists in preparing annual budget and budget modifications regarding KOHN programming.
• Ensures compliance with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations and the standards set by management.
• Maintains individual and departmental calendars, appointments, events; coordinates and arranges meetings as required.
• Establishes and approves materials broadcast on radio stations.
• Evaluates materials prior to broadcast for accuracy, quality and adherence to federal guidelines; maintains quality control of broadcast material.
• Monitors broadcast traffic and logging activities and makes improvements when necessary to enhance programming format.
• Schedules local promotional material and public service announcements.
• Previews and screens local and regional program sources for possible station use and participates in purchase of programs.
• Participates in the development of station goals, policies and procedures.
• Analyzes the programming needs of the listening public and creates programs to serve needs; assigns staff producers to create programs.
• Serves as producer/host of various music and news or other information programming as assigned.
• Represents the station in responding to audience programming inquiries. Attends all regular management meetings.
• Represents KOHN in a positive and professional manner.
• Establishes, posts, and keeps reasonable office hours.
• Creates correspondence, memos, minutes, agendas or reports from drafts, recordings, or verbal instruction.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
• Reports directly to the General Manager or designee.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of journalistic writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Knowledge of production techniques, procedures and standards.
• Knowledge of broadcast rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Knowledge of programming techniques, procedures and standards.
• Knowledge of the program format subject area.
• Skill in providing superior customer service to internal and external customers.
• Skill in effective leadership and supervision.
• Skill in communication, presentation and program planning.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules including holidays.
• Ability to learn how to operate studio equipment, radio automation systems, and database soft