Broadcast Operations Assistant

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s WUNC Radio seeks a part-time Broadcast Operations Assistant in North Carolina to support operations and programming, ensuring shows air as forecast on the station program log.

Key duties include processing underwriting credits with VT, maintaining templates in VT and Wide Orbit, coordinating with Content Depot and PRX Exchange, and handling on-air log changes, with occasional hosting duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in broadcast TV, radio or emerging media environment.
• Experience with on-air operations and coordinating with underwriting teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriting credits in Visual Traffic and reconcile the daily program log.
• Build and maintain templates in VT and Wide Orbit; oversee acquisition and scheduling of programs; manage metadata in Rapid.
• Record evening and weekend automation; coordinate with hosts and fill in as on-air host as needed.

Skills

On-air operations

Underwriting coordination

Deadline coordination

Team collaboration

Host improvisation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Visual Traffic (VT)

Wide Orbit

Rapid

Job description

Position Title

Broadcast Operations Assistant

Location

North Carolina, US

Contract Type

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week

30

Work schedule

Monday - Friday, some flexibility around hours, but generally 25 -30 hours per week.

Salary

$35.00 per hour

Estimated Duration of Appointment

6 months or longer

Position Summary

The Broadcast Operations Assistant will work alongside WUNC's operations and programming staff members to ensure that shows, underwriting and promotions air over the broadcast signal as forecast on the station program log.

The position will include the following specific duties:

• The Broadcast Operations Assistant will work with the station underwriting team to assign underwriting credits using Visual Traffic (VT) to the daily program log. This person will also coordinate with the underwriting team on airchecks as well as reconcile the daily program log to verify that credits and breaks aired as written on the log.
• The Broadcast Operations Assistant will build and maintain show/daily templates in both VT and Wide Orbit, the stations automation and playback system. This person will also oversee acquisition and scheduling of new programs from Content Depot and PRX Exchange. This candidate will also manage on screen metadata entry using Rapid.
• The Broadcast Operations Assistant will record evening and weekend automation as well as coordinate with on-air hosts regarding log and program changes. This person will also fill in as an on-air host as needed.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience related to the area of assignment in a broadcast television, radio and emerging media environment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Management Preferences

• Experience in the basics of on-air operations.
• Familiarity with Visual Traffic or Wide Orbit.
• Demonstrated skill or experience as an on-air host.
• Demonstrated ability to plan to meet deadlines working with materials from a variety of sources and collaborators.
• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues effectively and collaboratively.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

WUNC Radio provides quality news, information and entertainment programming to a broad listening audience that includes North Carolina, the United States and the world. WUNC serves North Carolinians from Greensboro to the Outer Banks through a network of ten stations.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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