What are the responsibilities and job description for the KRUA 88.1FM, Program Director position at University of Alaska?
Position : Program Director
Location : Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Type : Student Employee (Student Assistant 2, UAA VC Student Affairs)
KRUA 88.1 FM, the student radio station at the University of Alaska Anchorage, is currently recruiting for the Program Director position. This student staff position is 20 hours / week during the academic year (with flexible hours in the summer) and starts at $12.77 / hour.
To thrive in this role, a successful candidate would possess the following skills and experiences :
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
- Understanding of FCC regulations.
- Willingness to learn and teach.
- Ability to train staff and volunteers, including developing and leading team exercises for morale-building programs.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work cooperatively with other editors, including hiring, supervising, and coordinating staff.
- Ability to work in an environment that requires public contact.
- Ability to utilize various social media platforms to publicize new music and KRUA rotation.
- Working knowledge of or willingness to learn media ethics, First Amendment rights, and the Freedom of Information Act.
- Familiarity with radio station operations and audio production is preferred.
- Familiarity with either Adobe Audition or Audacity audio editing software is also preferred.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Suite and Google Applications is also preferred.
- Familiarity with NexGen and Selector programs is also preferred.
Preferred Experience :
This position requires a minimum of one year of experience with radio station operations, audio production, or equivalent knowledge obtained from coursework.
Minimum Qualifications :
To be eligible for student employment in Student Life & Leadership, an applicant must :
Students must have successfully completed college courses at a minimum of sophomore standing. Graduate students are also welcome to apply.
Students must have successfully completed English 111 or an equivalent GER English course.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on training from radio station experience as either a volunteer or staff member.
The successful candidate must complete the first two KRUA volunteer trainings, consisting of voice tracking and public service announcements.
Position Details :
This position is open to undergraduate students only.
This is a part-time, up to 20 hours a week, student position paying $12.77 / hour.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.
Applicant Instructions :
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual : www.alaska.edu / nondiscrimination.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Micah Perino, Student Governance Fiscal Technician, at mjperino@alaska.edu.
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaging in university business.
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