WUGA Production and Operations Director
University of Georgia Athens, GA (Onsite) Full-Time
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Classification Title Communications Professional FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
WUGA FM, the NPR affiliate operated by the University of Georgia in a partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting, seeks a full-time Radio Operations Director. This incumbent supports the station's staff to deliver consistent station and program operations throughout the day, across broadcast and digital platforms. The Operations Director collaborates closely with content, engineering, and business staff to deliver high quality, reliable programming to our listeners.
Essential functions:
* Manage national and local program subscriptions and downloads via Content Depot, PRX, FTP, web, and other delivery methods.
* Work closely with the program director and traffic manager to implement program changes, adjustments, and substitutions in automation.
* Manage production and playback of daily and weekly promos for national and local content.
* Develop and maintain instructional and procedural documentation for operational systems and maintenance logs for those systems.
* Coordinate with program director to hire, schedule, and evaluate part-time staff and student interns. Maintain weekly board operator/announcer schedule.
* Respond to operational impairments and outages on an on-call basis.
* Ensure backup and maintenance of operational files and databases as well as our content archive.
* Work with program director and engineering to make sure that WUGA's programming conforms to FCC rules and regulations, NPR guidelines, and station policies.
* Voice work and hosting as needed, either live, pre-recorded, or voice tracked.
* Maintain accurate reports of discrepancies and impairments and appropriate follow-through communication.
* Manage SoundExchange and other rights reporting.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
* Experience with computers, networking, radio automation systems, and digital audio editing.
* Experience with Adobe Audition, and Content Depot is preferred.
* Familiarity with public radio "sound" and style.
* Knowledge of FCC regulations.
* Deep familiarity with radio broadcasting processes and procedures.
* Experience as a live host, preferably in a public radio setting.
Physical Demands
* Work in standard office.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Manage, operate, and maintain radio automation system, applying updates, providing technical support for staff, and trouble-shooting failures.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Obtain, check, and prepare for broadcast all recorded programs, identifying and correcting impairments before they air.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Coordinate/plan general maintenance and repairs with station engineers and Georgia Center maintenance staff when needed.
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Coordinating with Program Director, hire, train, and supervise part-time announcers.
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Coordinate management and scheduling of production facilities and resources.
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Perform on-air announcing duties as needed.
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Produce radio programs for broadcast.
Percentage of time 10
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Jennifer Kesler Recruitment Contact Email [ Email address blocked ] - Click here to apply to WUGA Production and Operations Director Recruitment Contact Phone
7065420708
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
* Resume/CV
* Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact University HR ([ Email address blocked ] - Click here to apply to WUGA Production and Operations Director ).
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
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