Scope
TWR Europe (which includes Europe, North Africa, C.I.S., Middle East)
Accountability
Acting “Ministry Initiatives Director”
Responsibilities
To operate a music archive system which makes music and industry information available to radio stations in the areas TWR serves.
KEY RESULT AREA: Researching and Acquiring Music
Performance Standards: The job in this area will be satisfactorily performed when:
- Researches for available music CDs from different language groups.
- Acquires needed music CDs as required by the Archive design and parameters.
KEY RESULT AREA: Auditioning, Categorizing and Archiving Music
Performance Standards: The job in this area will be satisfactorily performed when:
- Auditions each song for fade points, levels, normalization and quality.
- Categorizes the music catalogue in accordance to the directives from the Acting Ministry Initiatives Director.
- Enters all music in the catalogue software.
- Enters the music digitally into the computer, (embedding all the relevant data from each song into the .wav file).
KEY RESULT AREA: Distribution of the Music
Performance Standards: The job in this area will be satisfactorily performed when:
- Transfers music into appropriate distribution method.
- Oversees distribution to studios and stations requesting the material.
KEY RESULT AREA: Website Development
- Assists in the development of a website to give partners access to the music database, not for web delivery of music.
Candidate Specifications
Education/Training
- English is first language, or is highly developed and professional; both oral and written.
- Formal training or a degree in music (desirable)
- Liberal Arts education (desirable). Related experience may be substituted for education.
Experience
- Background in broadcasting, sound systems, or studio production work. (Experience - one year minimum).
- Competent musically; some musical background involving some training on an instrument or vocally; ability to read music
- Experience in cross-cultural living outside of the homeland is desirable.
- Experience with, Access, Cool Edit, and other broadcast automation software (Desirable)
Demonstrated Skills
- Good awareness of the current Christian music industry, artists and styles.
- Good basic computer skills including Word and Excel (Intermediate knowledge level)
- Music software editing skills, desirable
- Enjoys research and tracking down music
- Enjoys reading and learning
- Enjoys detail work
Physical, Visual, Mental Effort
- Physically able to operate studio equipment.
- Visually able to work with computer (digital editing and sound wave) programs.
- Mentally and emotionally teachable and willing to learn.
Unique, Authentic, Qualifications
- A team player with a “service attitude” and flexibility in regard to work demands.
- Self starter not requiring direct daily supervision.
- Broad musical tastes and understanding.
- Candidate must be an active member in an evangelical church.
- Willing to learn German.
- Family able to adapt to life in Vienna (schools, church, etc.)
- Ability to work with and appreciate people from numerous cultures and evangelical backgrounds.
- Acceptance as a missionary by one of TWR’s approved sending agencies. The acceptance process would include assessments of the applicant psychologically and spiritually; including Bible knowledge, cross-cultural adjustment abilities, and agreement with TWR “Statement of Faith”, etc. Be able to raise and maintain personal support.
Please fill out TWR's Preliminary Questionnaire online here. Or complete and mail a print out via regular mail to:
Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 8700
Cary, NC 27512-8700