KRUA 88.1FM, Program Director

Part-time - Entry Level

Anchorage, AK

Educational Services

About the position

KRUA 88.1 FM, the student radio station at the University of Alaska Anchorage, is currently recruiting for the Program Director position. This student staff position is 20 hours/week during the academic year (with flexible hours in the summer) and starts at $12.77/hour.

Responsibilities

• Possess strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Possess an understanding of FCC regulations.
• Possess a willingness to learn and teach.
• Ability to train staff and volunteers, including developing and leading team exercises for morale-building programs.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work cooperatively with other editors, including hiring, supervising, and coordinating staff.
• Ability to work in an environment that requires public contact.
• Ability to utilize various social media platforms to publicize new music and KRUA rotation.
• Possess working knowledge of or willingness to learn media ethics, First Amendment rights, and the Freedom of Information Act.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of experience with radio station operations, audio production, or equivalent knowledge obtained from coursework.
• Be enrolled in the University of Alaska system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment.
• Have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) or approval from the MAU Senior Student Services officer.
• Successfully completed college courses at a minimum of sophomore standing.
• Successfully completed English 111 or an equivalent GER English course.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with radio station operations and audio production.
• Familiarity with either Adobe Audition or Audacity audio editing software.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Suite and Google Applications.
• Familiarity with NexGen and Selector programs.

Benefits

• Part-time position up to 20 hours a week.
• Pay rate of $12.77/hour.