WVAS Program Director bei Alabama State University

About the Department

Alabama State University, WVAS Radio Station, invites applications for the position of Program Director.  The Program Director supervises and coordinates programming for the radio station in coordination with the Station Manager, supervises and monitors all program operations activities, and ensures that all programming activities are conducted within the parameter of the station's mission and purpose, growth goals, annual strategic plan, licensee directives, and federal broadcasting regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates a monthly broadcast schedule
• Determines and implements programming format for daily broadcast
• Approves daily work schedules for part-time announcers
• Recommends candidates for hiring as station announcers
• Supervises all station radio announcers
• Consults with Program Assistant on, and approves of, daily programming logs, to include necessary deletions, additions, revisions, and scheduling of special programming events
• Coordinates station repairs with the consulting engineer in cooperation with the WVAS Station Manager.
• Coordinates scheduling of features, sports events, remote broadcasts, "live" specials, and other special events 
• Develops and implements new programs in coordination with appropriate managers and host personnel
• Prepares and submits weekly reports ad other required documents as directed by the Station Manager
• Provides all required data to Station Manger as requested during course of annual station audit and grant survey
• Works with station staff, consultants, students, and/or volunteers to manage station's social media presence and strategy
• Oversees and manages FTP site
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in communications or a relevant field, 5 years working in radio, and/or television preferably in a supervisory capacity, and a valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.  Must maintain a 24-hour availability.  Relevant experience and ability may be substituted for the educational requirement

Other Qualifications

EEOC STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
 
Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.
   
 All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.