Student Assistant - WOLF Radio: News Director

University of West Georgia; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The University of West Georgia is seeking a Student Assistant - WOLF Radio: News Director to help create engaging news content and manage various news segments. This role requires critical thinking, creativity, and leadership skills, as well as the ability to evaluate and edit news reports effectively.

Candidates must be enrolled at UWG with at least a 2.0 GPA and have a valid Driver's License. Experience with Audio/Visual equipment and current knowledge of relevant courses will be beneficial.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Minimum 2.0 GPA required.
• Experience working with Audio/Visual equipment.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging news content and manage news segments.
• Write concise news posts for the website.
• Evaluate and edit news reports for clarity and accuracy.
• Conduct research and maintain a list of news items.

Skills

Critical thinking

Creativity

Leadership

Research skills

Teamwork

Education

Enrolled at UWG in a minimum of 6 credit hours

Completed Core Area F and relevant courses

Tools

Adobe Audition

Job description

Student Assistant - WOLF Radio: News Director

Job Summary

• Think critically, creatively, and independently to create new and engaging news worthy content in short news bites
• Write brief 200 words or less news post for website correctly and clearly in styles appropriate for the audiences and purpose.
• Demonstrate leadership and Help build team for various news segments
• Critically evaluate own work and that of others for accuracy, clarity, style, and correctness while developing story ideas, tracking issues and events, selecting reporters for coverage, scheduling stories for air, and scheduling time for interviewing, writing and editing.
• Understand and apply the principles of freedom of speech and press and demonstrate an understanding of ethical principles and work ethically to edit news reports that are produced in an effective, timely and responsible manner, and in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness, and diversity
• Critically evaluate own work and that of others to ensures there are news packages and or news casts that maintain award winning quality
• Demonstrate career management and professionalism to build relationships with various members of campus and local communities such as Presidents, VPs and student organizations to help facilitate news stories
• Conduct research and evaluate information to maintain a list of news items that are divided by timeliness, and newsworthiness.
• 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
• Utilize teamwork and leadership to train and mentor staff and volunteers.
• Adhere to all Policy and Procedures
• Report any and all violations to GM and OM

Required Qualifications

• All students must have completed all of Core Area F and 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, COMM 4485 ¿ Sports Communication, and COMM-3354 Digital Social Media & Society, COMM 3301 Writing and Reporting for Newspapers, COMM 4450- Broadcast News Writing and Reporting.
• 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 to Attach

• Resume

Optional Documents to Attach

• 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.

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.