What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hourly Pooled - Broadcast News Director position at UW Candidate Experience?
The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.
JOB TITLE:
News director
JOB PURPOSE:
Directs gathering and production of news and features for broadcast and digital platforms.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Directs gathering and production of news and features content for broadcast and digital platforms.
- Supervises personnel to include allocating work and solving problems.
- Responsible for evaluating performance and managing staff members.
- Generates assignments and evaluates news leads and news tips to develop stories.
- Ensures the accuracy of the broadcast programs by gathering and verifying information regarding stories.
- Edits material and reporter submissions.
- Prepares and writes stories according to standard editorial style and format; serves as fill-in anchor or host.
- Monitors equipment usage and ensures the maintenance of equipment inventories.
- Attends the monthly Student Media Board meetings.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Full-time student for the entire academic year
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Ability to develop broadcast programs on-air and online.
- Knowledge of broadcast journalism principles and techniques.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Some supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of on-air and online techniques, protocols and standards.
- Knowledge of broadcast production techniques.
- Knowledge of industry-related software.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
