Geelong and Melbourne Student Media

The President/Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O) is one of the most important roles at GMSM as you the face, leader and the future of the business. You will be enforcing your vision of the company and responsible for succession of Geelong and Melbourne Student Media INC.

The President/Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O) must be a practical member of the team and an inspiring leader to lead your team to success and also be there to support the day to day operations too. The President/Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O) will have a business mindset and will be able to see The Board’s vision in a variety of settings. They will take actions to enhance the company’s cash flow while keeping the human factor in perspective. The goal is to drive the company’s development and guide it towards financial long-term success.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop high quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives of The Board’s vision
• Develop goals & objectives that’s inline from the organisation’s mission and vision
• Establishing policies that promote company culture and vision
• Lead and motivate teams to advance staff, volunteer and member engagement to develop a high performing organisation.
• Oversee all operations and commercial activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy, vision, values and mission
• Make high-pressure decisions to advance the business and increase profits in a fast pace environment.
• Enforce adherence to legal guidelines and company policies to maintain the company’s image.
• Work with Chief of Staff and The Board to review financial and non-financial reports to devise solutions or improvements
• Analyse problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth
• Maintain a deep knowledge of the markets and industry of the company
• Developing content ideas that might interest our audience and producing those ideas into productions

This job will require you to travel to our Melbourne Office 1 day a week.

We are looking for Administrative Assistants to assist our office operations. Administrative Assistants will responsible for running and coordinating the day-to-day administrative duties of the organisation. We are looking for people who are excellent organisational skills, communication skills and the capacity to manage several tasks or requests at the same time with exceptional time management. We require people to be Proficient in MS Office (Word, Powerpoint etc) & Google Suite (G-mail, Drive, Docs etc), proficient communicating skills including reading and writing, dedicated to getting the task done on time, answering telephones and being organised.

Please note, we won't be accepting people from an agency or employment services providers.

Get ready as there is 1 more sleep until World College Radio Day 2021 with The Wave Student Media hosting this year! You can listen live from 10am on your favourite radio app!

Unfortunately again GMSM has to close its doors during another 7 day snap lockdown.
We hope everyone stays safe and healthy. Remember to reach out to friends and check in on them, its tough times but we’re not alone.
We’re looking forward to hopefully open back up again next week, until then do take care of yourself!
- The GMSM Team.

Come find us at the Makers and Growers market today! A little windy but enjoying the music and food
Come say Hi and enter Ruperts little contest he has going for today

This Sunday GMSM will have a stall up at the Geelong Waterfront Makers and Growers market!
We'll have some activities set up with some exciting prizes!
So come out and say hello!
See you there!!

We look forward to seeing at our next market this Sunday,1 August with a good array of stallholders already lined up. We will keep you posted should there be any changes due to COVID restrictions but for now, we are moving ahead with the market!

With lockdown ending tonight so does our lockdown competition!
Make sure to send your entries in my midnight tonight so win this brand new Nest Mini!!

We thought you al might be bored at home for the next week so we're running a small little competition for this brand new Google Nest Mini!
All you have to do is re-create your favourite movie scene, just in a picture - get creative as you can! The more weird and whacky the better!
After that, send your entry to us along with the original movie capture, the title of the movie along with your name and phone number to our Facebook messages or Instagram
We look forward to seeing what you come up with,
And good luck!
Entries close next Wednesday the 28th, to be announced by that Friday.

We thought you al might be bored at home for the next week so we're running a small little competition for this brand new Google Nest Mini!
All you have to do is re-create your favourite movie scene, just in a picture - get creative as you can! The more weird and whacky the better!
After that, send your entry to us along with the original movie capture, the title of the movie along with your name and phone number to our Facebook messages or Instagram
We look forward to seeing what you come up with,
And good luck!
Entries close next Wednesday the 28th, to be announced by that Friday.

Unfortunately GMSM's door will remain closed until the extended lockdown date. The GMSM team hopes everyone is staying safe and healthy during these tough times.

We know how tough it can to be stuck at home, just remember you're not alone through this, you can always reach out for a chat, or contact someone if you are feeling like you are in a hard place.
You can always call beyond blue at 1300 22 4636 or they have an online chat - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support
You can get through this!
And we look forward to having you back soon, where our doors are open from 9am - 5pm.
Keep an eye out for new programs coming soon too.

Stay safe, take care of each other,

The GMSM Team

Are you in Year 10, 11 or 12 and have an interested in being in the media industry. We are looking for passionate students ho want to learn the ropes of the industry and to get some experience.

GMSM Offices are closed due to lockdown for the state. and will still be streaming and shows will still be running. If you need us during this time, you can still contact us via the normal ways! Stay safe

GMSM is looking for a dedicated, passionate & self motivating Radio & Audio Services Manager to join our expanding team.

You will be running the operations of The Wave Student Radio including you will be the main contact for presenters & staff. You will also be required to create show scheduling making sure that equipment is clean, functional and safe to use. Also, you be responsible to commission content for the radio station including creating exclusive podcasts and online only content including uploading it to The Wave’s radio DJ System.

The Radio & Audio Services Manager will have to decide what shows and content will be going to air and making sure that the team knows what shows are trained and know media law basics. The Radio & Audio Services Manager will also facilitate radio training both online and in person for new members who want to present a podcast or radio show. Finally, they would communicate with other departmental managers to help promote The Wave to the public including running events, planning on-air competitions & marketing campaigns.

Wondering what some of the benefits of becoming a GMSM Member is?
Well here are just some of the benefits you'll receive when signing up with us. And the list is constantly growing!
So what are you waiting for? Sign up at www.gmsm.org.au today.
If you have any questions don't hesitate to send us a message :)

Did you know World College Radio day is only a couple months away now?!
Not to spoil too much but we have some exciting plans, its been too long that we haven't been able to celebrate so its time to go BIG!
So much still to come,
keep your eyes peeled!

Register NOW for World College Radio Day 2021 - CollegeRadio.org We are delighted to announce that registration for World College Radio Day 2021 is now open for all college / university radio stations around the world.This year we will celebrate on Friday, October 1st. This will be the 11th annual College Radio Day event.You can register your radio station (for F...

Our team started filming for the first time for 2021 due to the ease of restrictions for the entertainment sector. Make sure you keep an eye out for our YouTube page for the video!

Some sites in Geelong have been added. Make sure you go and get tested. Testing sites are located at coronavirus.vic.gov.au

If you have been to the following Tier 1 exposure sites within the specified times, you are required to get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days, and call 1300 651 160:

RESERVOIR
📍 Summerhill Medical Centre (Summerhill Shopping Village), Shop 18A/830 Plenty Rd on 5/06/21 between 8:45am - 10:30am

SOUTHBANK
📍 Boyd Community Hub - Maternal Child & Family Health Services, 207 City Rd on 08/06/21 between 2:45pm - 3:45pm

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If you have been to the following Tier 2 exposure sites within the specified times, isolate, get a test and stay isolated until you receive a negative result, and call 1300 651 160:

CRAIGIEBURN
📍 Okami Restaurant, D2/420-444 Craigieburn Rd on 23/05/21 between 5:00pm - 7:00pm

DOCKLANDS
📍 Potto Docklands, Shop T1/201 Spencer St on 18/05/21 between 11:30am - 12:00pm
📍 Medibank, Level 7, 720 Bourke St on 18/05/21 between 7:45am and 4:15pm

NTH MELBOURNE
📍 The Leveson, 46 Leveson St on 22/05/21 between 6:00pm - 9:00pm

NTH GEELONG
📍 Geelong Arena, 110 Victoria St on 22/05/21 between 6:37pm - 9:23pm
📍 The Sphinx Hotel, 2 Thompson Rd on 22/05/21 between 2:20pm - 3:45pm

SOUTHBANK
📍 Boyd Community Hub, 207 City Rd on 08/06/21 between 2:45pm - 3:45pm - and the Hub’s park play area on the same day between 3:30pm – 4:30pm
📍 Woolworths Melb Square, Shop 1/10 Hoff Bvd on 08/06/21 between 4:00pm - 5:30pm
📍 McDonald’s Freshwater Place, Freshwater Pl on 11/06/21 between 5:00pm - 5:30pm

THOMASTOWN
📍 Rexel Aust, 1/161 Settlement Rd on 19, 20 and 21 May 2021 between 6:30am - 4:00pm

THORNBURY
📍 Souvlaki GR, 665 High St on 7/06/21 between 8:14pm - 8:54pm

More exposure sites can be found at https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-sites

If you have been to an exposure site that requires you to quarantine for 14 days, see: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/what-do-if-you-are...

To see where to get tested, visit https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/where-get-tested-covid-19

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If you have questions on generators, powerlines, gas leaks and power, we have you covered. For more information on emergencies, visit → esv.vic.gov.au/safety-education/emergencies
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Keep an eye out for the upcoming storms!
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EMERGENCY WARNING - RIVERINE FLOOD
Incident Location: Yarra River from Coldstream to Warrandyte
Issue Date: Friday 11 June 2021, 01:23 pm
Next Update: Friday 11 June 2021, 05:30 pm

More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ #!/warning/16665/moreinfo

This Major Flood Warning is being issued for the Yarra river from Coldstream to Warrandyte.
- MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY IN THE YARRA RIVER AT YARRA GLEN FRIDAY EVENING. MINOR FLOODING DEVELOPING DOWNSTREAM OF YARRA GLEN FROM SATURDAY.
- The Yarra River catchment has received rainfall averaging about 4 mm in the Upper Yarra region and about 1 mm in the Lower Yarra region since 09:00 AM Thursday 10 June 2021. Rainfall totals up to 5mm have been forecast for the catchment today (Friday 11 June 2021).
- The level of the Yarra River at Yarra Glen is currently at the Moderate Flood Level of 4.60 metres, and rising. It is expected to peak around the Major Flood Level (5.00 metres) this evening. The estimated peak at Yarra Glen is likely to exceed the peak level of the February 2011 event (4.77 metres), which is the highest flood level recorded at this site to date.
- The level of the Yarra River at Christmas Hills is currently at 1.93 metres, and steady. It is expected to peak above the Minor Flood Level (3.00 metres) tomorrow morning (Saturday 11 June 2021).
- The level of the Yarra River at Warrandyte is currently at 1.85 metres, and steady. It is expected to peak above the Minor Flood Level (3.00 metres) tomorrow evening.
- https://files-em.em.vic.gov.au/public/CommNews/Community-Newletters/20200610_Yarra_Glen_Flood_Extent_5.0m_against_gauge_Map.pdf?v=202106111236

Yarra Glen could be impacted anytime between 5.00pm and 7.00pm. If you are located in this area you are in danger - act now to protect yourself.

Our Geelong office opened back up today after being closed for a week due to the state lockdown. There are new building rules to comply with new regional restrictions including wearing a face mask when indoors.

This is could be you! Sign up and become a member with GMSM. You will have your own show and FREE Industry Training. You could be the next Kyle Sandilands of the media world.

Head to our website or come into our Geelong Office to find out more about what we do and how you can be apart of it.

Are you a small business or start up? Have you ever considered adding radio to your marketing?

Online Student Radio has more listenership than traditional local radio station for young people by the latest media statistics.

Our packages start from $345 per week and includes production cost and air-time compared to other radio station where is could be in the $1000's.