KUWS Radio Sports Engineer

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point•Superior, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a KUWS Radio Sports Engineer. The role involves providing in-studio board operations for UW-Superior sports broadcasts on KUWS Radio after receiving training. The engineer will gain knowledge of radio/audio technology, equipment care, and maintain positive communication with peers and staff. They will follow format guidelines for local programming and sports broadcasts, adhering to FCC and WPR regulations. Responsibilities include arriving early for shifts to prepare for broadcasts, troubleshooting issues, reporting accidents or equipment problems, clocking in and out accurately, and maintaining cleanliness of the station and studios. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Strong sense of reliability and responsibility.
Strong organizational skills.
Willingness and ability to work with others in team situations.
Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
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.
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.
Knowledge of sports broadcasting or a strong willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Provide in-studio board operations for UW-Superior sports broadcasts on KUWS Radio with prior training.
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.