[cma-l] watching and observing with interest

[Murray Dawson]

Gary,

I absolutely agree that it is not essential to have paid staff, but 
we/you shouldn't criticise those who do.
I could have compared the pay scale with a number of sectors (it was 
merely an example).

I firmly believe that our sector deserves to be funded to deliver the 
support to the communities that it does - and as an organisation (which 
is volunteer led, with volunteers on the Board) we have gone out to 
attempt to secure that funding in order to deliver the work.

We have been successful in secure investment in the work of our 
organisation - as I believe others could/should be (but only if that is 
the model that they, and their membership, choose).   An important point 
to note though is that we receive no funding to support the radio 
station (or broadcasting) itself - we secure investment related to 
outcomes - of which Radio (and Video, Publications, Online & Music work) 
play a unique and essential role.

Thanks

Murray

please reply to
murray at shmu.org.uk

Murray Dawson
Project Director
Station House Media Unit
Station Road, Woodside,
Aberdeen  AB24 2WB
Tel - 01224 515013	

www.shmu.org.uk

listen to our community radio station live on 99.8FM and at www.shmufm.net

SHMU is a charity registered in Scotland - SC034211 and a registered Limited Company - SC332413


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On 27/07/2010 15:30, Gary Jackson wrote:
> On 26/07/2010 18:07, Murray Dawson wrote:
>    
>> Hi Gary,
>>
>> How much do you suggest that we should pay the manager of a Community
>> Radio Station, or a Community Capacity worker?
>> You imply that over £20k is way over the odds..........
>>
>>      
> Hi Murray,
>
> A community radio station need not require a paid manager in the first
> place, as shown by those stations which have already posted in answer to
> the question how many stations don't pay anyone.
>
> And why are you comparing the remuneration of a Community Radio Station
> Manager with an equivalent post in the public sector? If you are going
> to compare it with anything I believe it should possibly be compared
> with the remuneration of a small commercial radio station manager.
> That's a far more logical fit.
>
> It's just a shame that as some of us have to apply for grants to
> survive, we seem to be saddled with a "public sector mentality". I would
> far prefer a leaner commercial sector approach.
>
> Gary
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