Radio Program Director — Lead Scheduling & Programming

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University’s WXAV station seeks a Program Director to organize on-air programming, format music, schedule shows, and oversee public affairs content. You will supervise on-air staff and ensure FCC compliance with the General Manager, shaping the station’s overall strategy and image.

The role requires being a current SXU student eligible for Federal Work Study, with a resume and cover letter submitted.

Qualifications

• Must be a student at Saint Xavier University
• Must be Federal Work Study Eligible
• Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter
• Preference in Communication
• Additional Expectations: SXU fosters diversity and professional service

Responsibilities

• Organizes the on-air schedule for WXAV and helps set station strategy with the General Manager.
• Leads and manages all aspects of the radio station with GM backing.
• Plans, manages, and executes promotional events with the management team.
• Supervises training of new WXAV producers to meet WXAV broadcast standards.
• Maintains the on-air image by writing, recording, and producing original sweepers and PSAs.
• Participates as a member of the Student Media Leadership Committee.

Skills

Leadership

Professionalism

Teamwork

Technology

Job description

Saint Xavier University’s WXAV station seeks a Program Director to organize on-air programming, format music, schedule shows, and oversee public affairs content. You will supervise on-air staff and ensure FCC compliance with the General Manager, shaping the station’s overall strategy and image.

The role requires being a current SXU student eligible for Federal Work Study, with a resume and cover letter submitted.