Student Assistant - WOLF Radio Music Director

University of West Georgia; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of West Georgia seeks a Student Assistant to serve as the WOLF Radio Music Director. In this part-time role, you'll collaborate with the program director on music selection and manage the music library, ensuring compliance with FCC guidelines. The role provides a great opportunity for students to develop teamwork, leadership, and communication skills while engaging with the local music scene. Ideal candidates will have some experience in radio production or related fields and must be current students.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling for students

Opportunity to gain experience in radio production

Qualifications

• Must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA.
• Requires completion of specific communication courses.

Responsibilities

• Manage the station's music library and select new recordings.
• Ensure music complies with FCC guidelines and rotation schedules.
• Write clear descriptions for new music and maintain databases.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Education

Current enrollment in at least six credit hours at UWG

Completed WIT Training Course or COMM courses

Tools

Adobe Audition

Job description

Job Title: Student Assistant - WOLF Radio Music Director
Location: UWG Recruiting Location
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 283506
About Us

Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation.Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia- a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta. Serving approximately 13,000 students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts. UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally. Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University's mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.

Living in Carrollton, "The City of Dreams," offers the advantages of city life with a small-town vibe. This progressive community with Southern flair offers plenty of shopping, restaurants, nightlife opportunities, and cultural events. Named a City of Excellence in Georgia and listed as one of the 50 Best Small Southern Towns, Carrollton is the cultural, educational, health care, and commercial center for the west Georgia region.

At the heart of Carrollton is its historic downtown and Adamson Square lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants. Each season offers unique local events and opportunities for year-round recreation. Outdoor activities abound through award-winning spaces, including an 18-mile paved walking and biking Greenbelt trail that encircles the city and passes through the UWG campus.

The city embraces the University's students, faculty, and staff, and welcomes the diversity UWG brings to the community.

Invested in education with highly rated city and county K-12 systems, both city and county public school graduation rates are 90% and above and rank among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Job Summary

• Demonstrate teamwork through working with the program director in selecting new recordings to be played as they are submitted by record companies.
• Apply current tools and technologies to manages the station's music library.
• Understand and Apply laws and principles to place music that meets FCC guidelines in WideOrbit and ensures that it receives necessary rotation.
• Demonstrate teamwork to build & maintain working relationships with various music promoters, venues, artist, and to promote local concerts.
• Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles and work ethics to review, catalog, and place new music into rotation on a regular basis.
• Write correctly and clearly in preparing a description of new music for the On-Air Personalities and shows as new music is placed in rotation.
• Demonstrate teamwork through meetings with the Program Director about the amount of rotation music will receive and other programming ideas.
• Demonstrate teamwork by working with Program Director, Content Marketing Director, and/or Operations Manager to set up band interviews.
• Conduct research and write clearly and correctly to maintain a database of record companies and individual artists, containing contact names and phone numbers.
• Write clearly to maintain a record of all music placed in WideOrbit each Month.
• Demonstrate leadership to oversee team of music assistants.
• Develop professional job skills by attending any staff leadership & job skill enhancement training.
• Demonstrate professionalism by attending staff meetings and perform functions as deemed appropriate by Operations Manager or Program Director.
• Utilize teamwork and leadership to train and mentor staff and volunteers.
• Apply current tools and technologies to assist with station remotes and events.
• Adhere to all Policy and Procedures.
• Report any and all violations to GM and OM.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current University of West Georgia student enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours and maintaining at least a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average.
• All students must have completed one or more of the following courses:
  • In house WIT Training Course
  • COMM 3351-Radio Program Production
  • COMM-3352 Fundamentals of Television Production
  • COMM-3353 Fundamentals of Film & Video Production
  • COMM 4421-Radio Practicum

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled with Adobe Audition

Physical Requirements

• Frequently moves Audio/Visual equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across campus for various classrooms and events needs

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50)