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KIOS-FM Radio Programming Director
Omaha, Nebraska
Posted 4/5/18
Location: KIOS-FM Radio Station, Teacher and Administrative Center/Career Center, 3215 Cuming Street, 68131
Reports To: KIOS-FM Radio Station Manager
Work Schedule/FLSA Status: 12 Month /Exempt
Salary Schedule: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Position Purpose: Plan and schedule programming and event coverage, based on broadcast length, time availability, and other factors, such as community needs, ratings data, and viewer demographics.
Responsibilities:
- Schedule the broadcast of locally-produced and acquired programming and provide recommendations for improvements to the broadcast schedule.
- Supervise station operations (on-air program logs; ENCO broadcast and automation playlists; monitor and ensure all audio files for program content, news material, and promos are in order.
- Monitor the quality of all local program elements providing recognition and critique to all KIOS on-air and production staff.
- Schedule both full and part-time staffing ensuring proper coverage 24/7/365.
- Serve as on-air shift host and be available to fill-in for all shifts on an as needed basis.
- Work closely with Underwriting Director to ensure local spot availabilities are being properly utilized and managed through the Allegiance traffic software.
- Partner with Membership Manager and Station Manager in organizing successful pledge drives.
- Participate in short and long term strategic planning.
Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by Station Manager.
More details of job description and application information is available at: https://omaha.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=5100
Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities, employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE
68131, (531-299-0307)
The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the Human Resources Department at 531-299-0240.
Director of Engineering
KMUW, Wichita, Kansas
Posted 2-21-18
Come be the technical leader of our thriving public radio station in Wichita, Kansas. The station is in a historic structure in Old Town, the heart of downtown. Dozens of restaurants, shops, museums, clubs and breweries are within walking distance, along with live music and public art around each corner.
KMUW-FM, Wichita is looking for a Chief Engineer who is a collaborative thinker to work closely with the General Manager and Director of Content. This position will oversee the daily technical broadcast and IT operations. The Chief Engineer is responsible for keeping abreast of changing technologies and upgrades. In addition, the role includes maintenance of the newly built station facilities.
For more details and to apply online, go to: kmuw.org/employment
KMUW is a service of Wichita State University. Wichita State University does not discriminate in its employment practices, educational programs or activities on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Retaliation against an individual filing or cooperating in a complaint process is also prohibited. Sexual misconduct, relationship violence and stalking are forms of sex discrimination and are prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. Complaints or concerns related to alleged discrimination may be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity or the Title IX Coordinator, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita KS 67260-0138; telephone (316) 978-3187.
Broadcast and Digital Editor
WKSU, Kent, Ohio
Posted: 3-15-18
WKSU has an incredible opportunity for a journalist interested in helping to craft and guide the coverage of a region with a rich diversity of stories to tell. We’re looking for a multimedia editor who has the drive and creativity to help shape the audio storytelling of a team of talented reporters and bring innovation and imagination to how those stories are told in the digital realm. We want someone with the desire to grow as a leader, working collaboratively within the newsroom and with external partners. WKSU is a place where we encourage creativity and experimentation in a collaborative culture. We are a dynamic newsroom experiencing an exciting time of growth. Our editor will be a leader in these endeavors.
The editor will work with WKSU’s news director coordinating coverage, both on a daily basis and on long-term projects. They will share in the planning and assignments of stories and in the daily audio editing responsibilities. The editor will also serve as the lead for WKSU’s digital platforms, overseeing the content posted by WKSU’s reporters and other media partners. The ideal candidate will be a dreamer, always looking for innovative ways to utilize existing and new tools to tell the story, and to use emerging digital platforms to reach a greater audience. The editor will be an integral part of the broadcast team. S/he will also have the opportunity to participate in news gathering and participate in WKSU’s on-air fundraising. S/he will be one of the station’s representatives in the communities WKSU serves.
This is a rare opportunity to have it all: a great job while living in one of the culturally richest parts of the country. Northeast Ohio is full of surprises: it is the birthplace of LeBron James, and the home of the Goodyear Blimp. There is a tradition of arts excellence. We are Devo, Chrissie Hynde and the Black Keys. We are at the heart of a region that boasts an incredible national park and amazing biking and hiking trails! We have so many wonderful restaurants and talented, nationally recognized chefs. We’re a place overflowing with incredible microbreweries and local vineyards, a lower cost-of-living and a wonderful quality of life. This is a region that offers all the benefits of big-city life and the charm of small-town living.
WKSU has a tradition of award-winning journalism and a legacy stretching back more than 65 years. We are Ohio’s largest FM radio station; with five transmitters and two translators, we cover 22 counties in Northeast Ohio, and have a potential audience of four million people in Akron, Cleveland and Canton. Our listeners can be found there, in their suburbs and the farms and countryside beyond. Our newsroom at our main broadcast facility in Kent is two years old and our Akron bureau is brand new. We have the resources and the commitment to cover the region. Do you have the ambition and drive to be the next member of our team?
For a complete description of this position and to apply online, visit our jobsite at: http://wksu.org/employment
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer / Disabled / Veterans
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