Student Assistant - WOLF Radio: Music Director

University of West Georgia; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Access to recreational facilities

Job summary

The University of West Georgia seeks a Student Assistant - WOLF Radio: Music Director to manage the music library and uphold FCC standards. This part-time, temporary position will involve working closely with team members and attending pertinent training.

Candidates must be enrolled at UWG, maintain at least a 2.0 GPA, and have completed specific radio production courses. Skills in teamwork and clear writing are essential, along with a valid Driver's License.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Students must have completed specific courses related to radio production.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the program director on new recordings.
• Manage the station's music library using current tools.
• Ensure compliance with FCC guidelines for music rotation.
• Build relationships with music promoters and venues.
• Document all music played in WideOrbit monthly.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Clear Writing

Research Skills

Education

Enrolled at UWG in a minimum of 6 credit hours

2.0 GPA or higher

Completed relevant 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: 298593

The University of West Georgia offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support faculty and staff across multiple dimensions; health, wellness, financial security, and professional growth. Employees working at least 30 hours per week gain access to a range of health plans, including medical, dental, and vision, wellness programs, and robust retirement options through Georgia Teachers Retirement System (TRS), Optional Retirement Program, and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) plans. Employees are granted 13 paid holidays and paid time off accruals and are eligible to participate in the University System of Georgia's Tuition Assistance Program. Fringe benefits include a variety of resources focused on employee physical, mental, financial, and social well-being through Acentra Employee Assistance Program in addition to personal financial advising with Captrust. UWG also offers exclusive discounts and special offers on entertainment, travel, and other products and services through the Perks at Work program, free access to the university recreation facility, discounted campus dining options, and more!

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 manage 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

• 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.
• Must be enrolled at UWG in a minimum of 6 credit hours and have a 2.0 GPA.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled with Adobe Audition.

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.