Youngstown State University
Location
Youngstown, OH | United States
Job description
To coordinate and oversee day-to-day programming and operations of a federally licensed, university operated public radio station. Oversees, coordinates, and administers a range of programming, operational, and administrative activities in direct support of the delivery of 24-hour radio programming by the station. Responsible for the and on-air sound of WYSU-FM. Supervises and maintains skill level of on-air announcing staff. Supervises daily radio programming and operations.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Oversees and coordinates the continuous, multifaceted daily programming operations of the radio station, ensuring compliance with broadcast standards, university policies, and relevant federal and state laws and regulations.
Maintains accurate schedules, records, and ensures that all on-air broadcast programming complies with FCC rules and regulations.
Supervises radio operations and development staff and student employees; trains and orients new employees; interviews candidates for employment and recommends hiring; evaluates employee work performance provides assistance with the development of unit work procedures and policies.
Creates daily automation schedules; maintains and monitors underwriting account information on program log, including rotation schedules, and on-air copy. Works with development office to update underwriter information; ensures underwriting contracts are written correctly; ensures development staff understands how underwriting fits into the stations overall on-air sound.
Oversees master control operation of station, including maintaining and programming a radio automation system to control the station during all hours of operations. Schedule pre-recorded programs for later playback through an integrated satellite distribution system. Work with the radio engineer to maintain and upgrade audio file server.
Responsible for all WYSU-FM programming, including auditioning new materials from network and independent producers. Stays current on trends in public radio, analyzing ratings data and charting progress of current programs, making adjustments to WYSU program schedule as necessary; works with staff to improve locally hosted programs and to make sure they perform to expectations.
Hires and trains student employees to perform elementary board operating duties, including announcing work and operation of studio equipment.
Creates local programs, promotional spots, and public service announcements for broadcast, including scheduling of guests for local programs; writes, records, edits, and mixes content; works with local hosts to present professional sound.
Performs as on-air program host as necessary, and during semi-annual on-air fund drives. ,
Researches and makes recommendations to management pertaining to acquisition of broadcast equipment.
Other Functions and Responsibilities: Performs other related duties as assigned.
Equipment Operated: Computer, broadcast console, satellite receivers, broadcast automation/operations system (ENCO), and all other standard office equipment.
Work Schedule: Typically, M-T-W-Th-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Responding to off-hour broadcasting needs and emergencies, as necessary.
Supervision Exercised: Supervision is exercised over staff and student employees.
Reports to: Director
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: University policies and procedures*; office practices and procedures; department/division goals and objectives*; department/division policies and procedures*; workplace safety practices and procedures*; English grammar and spelling; records management; office management; project management.
Skill in: Use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division*.
Ability to: deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; determine material and equipment needs; calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; compile and prepare reports; use proper research methods to gather data; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; prepare accurate documentation; maintain records according to established procedures; travel to and gain access to work site; effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions; train or instruct others; move quickly and effectively from one tasks to another; work independently and in a team environment; develop and maintain effective working relationships.
(*) Developed after employment.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in music or broadcasting and a minimum of two years of broadcasting, public broadcasting experience, or other related experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree, and four years of broadcasting or public broadcasting experience.
About Youngstown State University
An Institution of Opportunity: Youngstown State University inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our diverse, accessible, and quality education. Youngstown State University is where students thrive in their educational and career pursuits, where scholarship creates innovative solutions, and where community engagement is a cornerstone of collaboration that collectively contribute to the sustainable prosperity of the region and beyond. We—the faculty, staff, administrators, and students of Youngstown State University—hold the following values essential to achieving the mission and realizing the vision. Centrality of Studen ... ts – We put students first, fostering their holistic and lifelong success. Excellence and Innovation – We bring academic excellence and innovation to learning and life for all stakeholders. Integrity and Human Dignity – We root all behaviors, decisions and actions in the achievement of integrity, mutual respect, collegiality, equity and inclusion. Collaboration and Public Engagement – We embrace collaboration and create innovative partnerships to foster sustainability and enrich our university, our culture, and region. Please use the following link to learn more about YSU:
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