Student Assistant - Wolf Radio Program Director

Job Summary

• Demonstrate leadership with overseeing day-to-day operations of the radio station including on-air shows and talent, events/remotes, equipment, organization of station
• Display an understanding of current tools and technology in the industry to train students for shows and podcasts including Board, Recording, WideOrbit, LIVE Copy, and other items as needed.
• Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles and work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness, and diversity through regular and timely scheduling of the station.
• Display work ethic by ensuring shows and podcasts elements are inserted into the system in a timely manner, including Live Copy.
• Collaborate with General Manager and Operations Manager to conduct research and evaluate data to better the stations on air schedules.
• Think critically, creatively, and independently to develop ideas for programs and features that a station could produce.
• Exhibit teamwork in collaborating with Public Relations Director, Remote Coordinator, and Content Marketing Director to plan/execute station and live show events.
• Critically evaluate the work of yourself and others through listening to on air entities for quality issues
• Practice written and oral communication to provide feedback to on air entities.
• Apply basic numerical and statistical concepts to gather station listenership analytics
• Attend or lead any staff leadership & job skill enhancement training
• Maintain professionalism in overseeing other station members in regards to their duties and responsibilities
• Apply current tools and technologies to assist with station remotes and events
• Utilize teamwork and leadership to train and mentor staff and volunteers.
• Adhere to all Policy and Procedures
• Report any and all violations to GM and OM

Required Qualifications

All students must have completed one or more of the following courses:

• In house WIT Training Course
• COMM 3351 Radio Program Production
• COMM 3352 Fundamentals of Television Production
• COMM 3353 Fundamentals of Film & Video Production
• COMM 4421 Radio Practicum
• COMM 4485 Sports Communication
• COMM 3354 Digital Social Media & Society.

Students must also:

• Have and maintain a valid Driver's License
• Be a current UWG student employed in a minimum of 6 credit hours
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA

Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions

• Frequently moves Audio/Visual equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across campus for various classrooms and events needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled with Adobe Audition