KUWS Radio Sports Engineer

UWSUP University of Wisconsin Superior; United States; On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

UW-Superior is seeking a KUWS Radio Sports Engineer to join our student team. You will operate in-studio boards for sports broadcasts, learn radio/audio tech, and help maintain equipment and the studio.

This student hourly role requires reliability, teamwork and good communication. You will follow FCC and WPR rules, clock in/out for shifts, and assist with on-air production and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Communicating Arts class (radio production) or equivalent experience or interest.
• Strong sense of reliability and responsibility.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of sports broadcasting or a strong willingness to learn.
• Willingness and ability to work with others in team situations.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-studio board operations for UW-Superior sports broadcasts on KUWS Radio.
• Gain knowledge of radio/audio technology and proper care of equipment and studio.
• Maintain positive communication with fellow students, KUWS staff and WPR staff.
• Follow FCC and WPR guidelines during broadcasting and adhere to format guidelines.
• Arrive early for shifts, troubleshoot issues, and ensure air time.
• Clock in/out for all radio shifts and keep studios clean.

Skills

Reliability

Organization

Sports broadcasting

Team player

Communication

Education

Communicating Arts class or radio production experience

Job description

Current Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

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Position Title: KUWS Radio Sports Engineer
Job Category: Student Hourly
Job Profile: Student Help
Job Summary: You are applying for the position of KUWS Radio Sports Engineer.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide in-studio board operations for UW-Superior sports broadcasts on KUWS Radio with prior training from radio station staff. Gain knowledge of radio/audio technology and proper care of the equipment and studio. Maintain positive communication with fellow students, KUWS student radio production coordinator and Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) staff. Follow format guidelines for local KUWS programming and UW-Superior sports broadcasts. Follow and adhere to all Federal Communications Communication (FCC) and WPR guidelines and regulations will broadcasting on KUWS Radio. Arrive ahead of time for all shifts to make contact with on-site broadcast team, troubleshoot any issues and ensure everything is in working order to air sports broadcasts on time. Notify station leadership of accidents, incidents or problems with equipment and studios. Clock in and out for all radio shifts in a timely manner. Keep the station and studios clean. Other duties as assigned.

• Communicating Arts class (radio production) or equivalent experience or interest.
• Strong sense of reliability and responsibility.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of sports broadcasting or a strong willingness to learn.
• Willingness and ability to work with others in team situations.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

SALARY: $12.00/hour, Approximately 10 hours/week.

NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES Notice to New Employees: Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

UW-Superior, A Superior Place: The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of 'final candidates' must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, 'final candidates' under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a). Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process. Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. For UW-Superior campus safety information and crime statistics, review the Annual Security Report or contact the University Police Department Safety at 715-394-8114 for a printed copy.

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