CE Vacancies at Dundalk FM – closing date 31 July 2023

Posted on 20th June 2023 by Alan Byrne

Dundalk FM has Vacancies for 2

Part Time Community Employment Staff

1. Evening Duty Manager

2. Weekend Duty Manager

Commencing September 2023

Main duties include:

to operate the sound desk
to train new volunteers and community group representatives in the production of radio shows

Full training will be provided.

The full Job Description is available on www.dundalkfm.com.

The closing date for applications is 31 July 2023.

To Apply email centralce@gmail.com

Telephone 042 932 8316

A Community Radio station is for people to produce and

broadcast their own programmes and participate in operating the station.

Dundalk FM began broadcasting in 2004 and is a not for profit,

independent, community run and owned radio broadcast and training service.

Job Description

Post Title:

1. Evening Duty Manager (Monday to Friday)

2. Weekend Duty Manager (Saturday and Sunday)

Reporting to: Manager

Location: Dundalk Media Centre CLG

Responsible for: Facilitation of volunteers and production duties

Salary: CE Central

Hours: 19½ hours per week

To edit programming for repeat, organise the overnight schedule, facilitate presenters who pre-record shows, work the sound desk where required and train new volunteers in sound desk operation and audio editing. Also responsible for monitoring on air activity and front office and studio operations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Assist and support volunteers with editing and production.

Audio Editing and archiving programmes.
Recording programmes, promos and ads.
Operating the Sound Desk.
Interviewing and recording public events.
Training presenters and community groups.
Assist with outside broadcasting.
Keeping the studios, restrooms, reception area clean and tidy (vacuum, empty bins, ensure toilets are clean and presentable).
Answering the phones/emails/looking after guests.

Miscellaneous

Some broadcasting – in studio and on location.
Covering reception as required.

Any other duties as may become part of the job as directed by the Board of Directors in consultation with the employee.

General:

To undertake other duties as directed by the Manager in pursuit of the aims and objectives of Dundalk FM

To maintain a pledge of CONFIDENTIALITY regarding information held regarding the business affairs of Dundalk Media Centre CLG.

Jim Ryan – a respected and compelling voice

Posted on 21st April 2023 by Alan Byrne

When Jim Ryan joined us in 2003, he presented a classical music programme from half past 12 until one o clock on Sunday for the duration of the temporary Community Radio Station Dundalk Weekend Radio DWR107 FM. His son Stephen came in as his Sound Desk Operator selecting the CD track numbers. Jim would have spent hours listening to each track just to get the right sequence for his weekly playlist. Jim’s knowledge of classical music was immense. He introduced us to baritone, bass, mezzo-soprano, contralto, countertenor, arias, chorus and overtures.

Jim often said that he would have liked to do a Jazz programme and that would have been quite something to tune in to. Jim’s daughter, Vanessa shortly afterwards followed her Dad’s footsteps into radio and presented a history programme called Time Detectives. Vanessa interviewed many local and national archaeology professors and experts and also stood in to present Classic Sounds on occasion. When the station received its full-time community radio service contract in September 2004, Jim presented a midday Current Affairs show. He kept the Classic Sounds programme on Sunday, moving it to one hour.

During the ensuing years, myself and our Weekend Duty Managers who worked the sound desk for Jim got to chat with the listeners who rang in asking for a request. Sundays had a certain routine – Joe Martin presented Magic Moments from 10 am to 12 pm, followed by Jim Ryan and Classic Sounds from 12 pm to 1 pm, Joe Duffy followed at 1 pm with Showband Street, Tom Gernon at 2 pm with Back to the Sixties and Jimmy Neary (with his wife Marita taking the phone requests) with Shades of Green from 3 pm to 5 pm.

In the recent past, Jim’s weekly show was curated and kept on air by Tony Moran.

So, we’ll bid adieu, slán to our radio colleague Jim Ryan. Thank you for bringing your wealth of knowledge of Classical Music to the listeners and for your considerable contribution to the success of the Community Radio Service – Dundalk FM.

Alan Byrne

Manager

Ian Coogan, Paul Mefor, Anthony Bond, Jim Ryan — Ian Coogan, Paul Mefor, Anthony Bond and Jim Ryan in the original Dundalk Weekend Radio DWR107 FM Radio Studios.

Joe Martin and Jim Ryan — Sunday Morning routine – Joe Matin and Jim Ryan.

Dundalk FM is looking for Community and Voluntary Groups to make their own Radio Shows

Posted on 5th April 2023 by Alan Byrne

Dundalk FM is a community-owned and run radio service and encourages all community groups to use the airwaves to promote the wonderful work that you do. We would like to encourage you to come along to have a chat with our staff and volunteers to find out how we can help you achieve your goals on Wednesday 12th April 2023 in the Community Offices, Partnership Court, Dundalk from 7 pm.

Alternatively, you can email info@dundalkfm.com and we will invite you in at a later stage and show you around the studios.