A DOCUMENT, purportedly compiled by the on-air personalities at community radio station Southside FM, highlighting their concerns over matters including allegedly being “exploited” and “not being paid our worth”, was “leaked” on social media last week.
In the document, the presenters requested a response from the station’s board.
If not, they threatened to send the document to Karthi Moothsamy, head of the Tamil Business Warriors (TBW) and the chairperson of the board at Southside FM.
It contained the “collective submissions by the current line-up of Southside FM” on-air personalities, and highlighted their concerns, including:
Not having a dedicated team or individual to sell advertising.
Requesting clarity on stipends and commissions.
Requesting information on the station’s music policy.
Presenters expressed