KUWS Radio Sports Engineer

Universities of Wisconsin•Superior, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing in-studio board operations for UW-Superior sports broadcasts on KUWS Radio. The engineer will gain knowledge of radio/audio technology and equipment care, maintain positive communication with staff, and follow format and FCC/WPR guidelines. Responsibilities include arriving early for shifts, troubleshooting issues, reporting equipment problems, clocking in/out accurately, and maintaining a clean station environment. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Employment will require a criminal background check.
If you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct.
References will be asked to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Nice To Haves

Communicating Arts class (radio production) or equivalent experience or interest.
Strong sense of reliability and responsibility.
Strong organizational skills.
Knowledge of sports broadcasting or a strong willingness to learn.
Willingness and ability to work with others in team situations.
Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide in-studio board operations for UW-Superior sports broadcasts on KUWS Radio with prior training from radio station staff.
Gain knowledge of radio/audio technology and proper care of the equipment and studio.
Maintain positive communication with fellow students, KUWS student radio production coordinator and Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) staff.
Follow format guidelines for local KUWS programming and UW-Superior sports broadcasts.
Follow and adhere to all Federal Communications Communication (FCC) and WPR guidelines and regulations will broadcasting on KUWS Radio.
Arrive ahead of time for all shifts to make contact with on-site broadcast team, troubleshoot any issues and ensure everything is in working order to air sports broadcasts on time.
Notify station leadership of accidents, incidents or problems with equipment and studios.
Clock in and out for all radio shifts in a timely manner.
Keep the station and studios clean.
Other duties as assigned.