Department: 

Communication

Salary:  

$8.25 per hour, 15 hours per week (Must be able to work nights and weekends)

Position Summary: 

The WLJS-FM news & talk director helps the program director plan, manage, and supervise the content and broadcasting of WLJS-FM, JSU’s student-run radio station, across all its platforms, which may include terrestrial broadcasting, digital streaming audio, podcasts, the web, social media, and other forms of media. Specifically, the news & talk director is responsible for developing informational and entertainment programming that relies on speech and conversation to ensure WLJS provides programs that are of value to JSU students and the broader university community.

As a member of the WLJS student staff, the news & talk director works closely with the other student staff members and with the director of student media. The news & talk director must be or become familiar with the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics and use the code as a guide. The news & talk director also must be or become familiar with FCC requirements pertaining to WLJS’s broadcast license and help ensure compliance with those requirements from the student staff.

Positions may be filled based on individual applicants’ skills, qualifications, and departmental needs.

Adheres to all department and University policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the program director plan, manage, and supervise the content and broadcasting of WLJS-FM.
• Maintains confidentiality of information.
• Helps recruit student staff and volunteer contributors for on-air, online, and social media content.
• Participates in regular staff meetings to plan WLJS’s programming.
• Helps arrange and participates in training for student staff, volunteers and others involved in programming and digital content.
• Meets regularly with the program director and the director of student media to discuss WLJS’s programming and broadcasting.
• Represents WLJS at public events and professional meetings on campus and off campus.
• Meets regularly with university administrators, students, faculty, athletic and community groups to discuss and assess the effectiveness of WLJS’s programming.
• Monitors digital media analytics to gauge WLJS’s effectiveness in reaching its audience.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Applicants must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least three (3) hours per fall or spring semester. (Requirements for international students below. *)
• If not a first-time student, the applicant must have a GPA of 3.00 or higher.
• Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJaxState.
• Must maintain a professional attitude and appearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A major in communication with a concentration in broadcasting or digital media production.
• Successful completion of COM 205 &/or COM 315 with a "C" or higher grade.
• Prior experience with WLJS as a volunteer or in a media workshop course.

Notice Regarding International Students:

• All international students must be in a valid immigration status.
• Due to Visa requirements international students must be enrolled as a full-time JSU student and possess each of the following:

1. Passport from their respective country.
2. F-1 Student Visa or J-1 Exchange Student Visa.
3. U.S. Customs Form I-94.
4. Official photo identification.
5. Official Social Security Card imprinted with “Valid for Work Only” or similar statement

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Unofficial Transcript

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Equal Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.