Broadcast Operations Assistant

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail and restaurant discounts

Savings on local child care centers

Special rates for performing arts

Job summary

The Broadcast Operations Assistant at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will work with WUNC’s operations and programming staff to ensure shows, underwriting, and promotions air as scheduled. The position supports VT/Wide Orbit systems and requires coordination with underwriting and on-air hosts.

Responsibilities include building templates, managing program logs, and recording evening/weekend automation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience related to the area of assignment in broadcast television, radio and emerging media environments.
• Experience in the basics of on-air operations is preferred.
• Familiarity with Visual Traffic (VT) or Wide Orbit is a plus.

Responsibilities

• The Broadcast Operations Assistant will assign underwriting credits using Visual Traffic to the daily program log and coordinate with the underwriting team on airchecks.
• Build and maintain show/templates in VT and Wide Orbit; oversee acquisition and scheduling of new programs from Content Depot and PRX Exchange; manage on-screen metadata entry using Rapid.
• Record evening and weekend automation and coordinate with on-air hosts regarding log and program changes; fill in as an on-air host as needed.

Skills

On-air operations

Deadline-driven

Collaborative work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Visual Traffic (VT)

Wide Orbit

Job description

Posting Information

Department: WUNC-FM - 259000

Career Area: Public Relations/Communications/Marketing

Posting Open Date: 08/12/2026

Application Deadline: 09/02/2026

Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title: Broadcast Operations Assistant

Position Number: 20078006

Vacancy ID: S027953

Full-time/Part-time: Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week: 30

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

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: $35.00 per hour

Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months or longer

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel! 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.

Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit

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.

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.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

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.