WEKU Operations Director/Host (Internal Only)

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Work type: Fulltime Staff
Location: Richmond Campus
Categories: WEKU Radio Positions

Title: WEKU Operations Director/Host

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: Internal - minimum 5 days

Department: 83R000 - Communications and Brand Management

Division: 3R1000 - Communications and Brand Management

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 47

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Mike Savage

 

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The WEKU Operations Director oversees the on-air sound of the station and technical operations as well as host an on-air shift

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in communications or related field is required

Experience: Five years on-air hosting experience.

Public radio operations for dual format or news station.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Job Duties:

  • 25% - Host the live on-air shift by planning and executing locally produced interviews and public affairs content, broadcasting the news and weather and recording breaks for the automation system. - ()
  • 50% - Manage entire broadcast operation including automation system, satellite receivers and studio broadcast equipment to make sure station sounds as technically excellent over the air. Work with engineers to manage the station's broadcast platforms including - ()
  • 10% - Supervises radio hosts, announcers, and station traffic. - ()
  • 10% - Collaborating with the Membership Director to execute revenue-generating activities including station fundraising promotion and quarterly on-air membership drives. - ()
  • 5% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - ()

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Auxiliary

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions:

 

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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