Promoting the station

Marketing
Fine Music magazine writing and proof reading
Program guide entering and editing
Magazine dispatch



Marketing

2MBS-FM receives minimal government funding and sources its income from subscribers, sponsors and fundraising events. We have a Marketing Committee whose role is to build general awareness of 2MBS, encourage more listeners, attract and retain corporate sponsors, create and execute fundraising events, and maintain and increase the number of friends of 2MBS through marketing activities. If you have some professional experience or qualifications in these areas we would welcome you as part of our volunteer team, either as a member of our committee (which meets monthly on the last Monday of the month at 1pm) or as a volunteer to assist with the running of events.

Writing & Proof Reading

Writers produce articles for Fine Music Magazine about music-related topics as commissioned by the Editor. Writers will have some qualifications or experience in writing for semi-specialist publications. A reasonable knowledge of music and some familiarity with the associated Sydney music scene without the need for extensive research is an advantage. Fine Music is produced on a monthly basis. You would work in close consultation with the Editor, who allocates subjects and makes editorial decisions. It is expected that if this is your area of interest you will bring the relevant skills so no specific training is provided.

Proof Readers check for accuracy, sense and style, the material intended for publication in Fine Music magazine before and after typesetting by the printer. Proof Readers need an eye for detail, should be able to follow a style guide and be available 3-4 hours per week during the day. Experience in proofreading is helpful but not essential.


Program Guide Entering & Editing

Program Guide Enterers type the itemised program for the month into a format suitable for publication in Fine Music magazine. Some knowledge of classical music repertoire is an advantage, and some computer experience is essential. Programs can be entered at any time of the day or night and can be done at the convenience of the volunteer. It is expected that volunteers will spend on average 3 hours per week at this task. Training will be provided by an experienced Program Guide Sub-Editor.

Program Guide Sub-Editors edit the material entered by the Program Guide Enterers. Each program entered is edited three times to ensure no mistakes make it into print. Sub-Editors check the programs entered for accuracy, sense and style. Sub-Editors are also expected to assist with the Program Guide Entry when there is a backlog of work. Most volunteers move into Sub-Editing after spending some time as a Program Guide Enterer. Sub-Editors need an eye for detail, should be able to follow a style guide and should be available 3-4 hours per week on a weekday. A knowledge of foreign languages, particularly French, Italian, German or Spanish is helpful but not essential.


Magazine Dispatch

Magazine Dispatch Packers prepare the printed copies of Fine Music magazine for dispatch to subscribers by labelling, inserting into envelopes and bundling. Volunteers need to be able to work as a member of a small team and to perform routine clerical/ manual tasks. Magazine Dispatch volunteers are only required to come in once a month on a weekday morning (currently a Thursday) for 3-4 hours. On the job training is provided.

Magazine Deliverers deliver the Fine Music magazines each month, saving us postage. Volunteers deliver a bundle of 5-10 magazines around the area where they live. It usually takes about 1-2 hours a month, towards the end of the month and can be done at a time that suits the volunteer.