UIWtv Student Broadcasting News Director (2026-2027)

University Of The, Inc.arnate Word; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 17,908; Part time

Job summary

UIWtv News Director is a student position at the University of the Incarnate Word. The ND oversees all on-air newscasts, supporting campus news, sports, and events as part of UIWtv.

Open to current UIW students, potentially through Federal Work-Study or student employment, with rehearsals and live broadcasts on a biweekly schedule and a 12 USD per hour wage.

Qualifications

• Current UIW Communication Arts student enrolled full-time.
• Experience or coursework in TV news or broadcast journalism preferred.
• Strong writing and production ability with deadline discipline.
• Ability to work in a team and mentor peers.

Responsibilities

• Write, verify and approve scripts and stack the rundown.
• Manage the daily operations of UIWtv.
• Learn to handle real-life production challenges and gain hands-on experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Shoot, write and edit news packages

Direction and collaboration

Clear written and verbal communication

Strong writing skills

Mentor students

Diversity and inclusion awareness

Adhere to university rules and NCAA

Education

Full-time UIW Communication Arts student

Tools

TriCaster Switcher

PremierePro

Camera equipment

Job description

UIWtv Student Broadcasting News Director (2026-2027)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

None.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title UIWtv Student Broadcasting News Director (2026-2027)

Academic Year

Academic Year 2026-2027

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The UIWtv Student Broadcasting News Director (ND) is responsible for all on-air Newscast. The station promotes education while serving the university as a positive, reliable, and entertaining source of campus news, sports, and events. The UIWtv Student Broadcasting News Director reports to the COMM / FILM faculty. This is a student position open to current UIW students who may be hired through the Federal Work-Study Program or student employment.

Essential Functions

• Write, verify and approve scripts and stack the rundown.
• Manage the daily operations of UIWtv.
• Learn to deal with real-life production challenges and gain professional experience and receive hands‑on experience for students with an interest in the production process and aesthetics of broadcast television.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to shoot, write and edit News Packages and VO/ SOTS .
• Ability to give and take direction from others.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally with others.
• Knowledge of TriCaster Switcher, PremierePro, camera equipment, and strong writing skills.
• Team player with a willingness to help and mentor students.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA .

Required Education

Full‑time UIW Communication Arts student.

Required Work Experience

None.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of COMM 3395 TV Practicum or COMM 3353 Broadcast Journalism.
• Knowledge of TriCaster production switcher.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

None.

Work Hours

• Must be available for rehearsals and live broadcasts.
• Rehearsals and broadcasts will be every other Thursday from 11am -1pm.
• Additional rehearsals will also be scheduled based upon the availability of the Officers and News Talent.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to up to 20 pounds

Posting Number

Posting Number STU1548PO

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Type

Job Type Part Time

Job Category

Job Category Students

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/03/2026

Multi-Hire Pool

Multi-Hire Pool Yes

Position End Date (if temporary)

Reports to

Reports to COMM/FILM Faculty

Salary

Salary $12/hr

Open Date

Open Date 04/01/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

None.

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Student Class Schedule

Optional Documents

• Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Yes, I am a doctoral student
• Yes, I am a graduate student
• Yes, I am a senior
• Yes, I am a junior
• Yes, I am a sophomore
• Yes, I am a freshman
• No, I am not a UIW student
• * Are you a current UIW undergraduate student majoring in Communication Arts?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you eligible for Financial Aid and approved to participate in the Federal Work Study program?
  • yes
  • no
  • I don't know