Current Open GA Positions
Deputy Operations Manager - WAIC-FM / Hot919.com
Department of Communication
One-year appointment
Posted May 29, 2009
Open until filled
Description
Along with the COO, Program Director and Operations Manager, the Deputy Operations Manager is part of the senior management team of WAIC-FM and Hot919.com, which is both a laboratory for broadcast students but also a functional, professional CHR radio station.
- Helps Operations Manager implement all program decisions, including scheduling of shows, talent, ABC news, sportscasts and coordinating with AM Show Producer, Sports Producer on trafficking broadcast blocks.
- Assists with syndicated programming including ABC News, Big Tigger, In The Cypher, as well as underwriting spots (approximately 180 minutes per week).
- Assists with compliance with FCC regulations including maintaining the EBS, Public Service logs and safe operation of the station, day and night.
- Responsible with producers for sports web casts and broadcasts, including maintaining equipment and supplies.
- Helps with training of students including ABC news and board operations.
- On site manager during times when the COO and/or Program Director are not physically present.
- Oversees Weekend DJs and is responsible for broadcast content during their duty shift.
- Develops underwriting contacts.
Assists in the day-to-day operations of Hot 919 - WAIC & Hot919.com:
ABC news, which airs hourly from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, weekdays. Syndicated programming including Big Tigger (4 hours) and Cypher (4 hours). Scheduled for board operations. Station has 100 web cast/ sports casts per school year, each of which runs between two and four hours.
Requirements
- Have completed an undergraduate degree in Communication, preferably with a focus on radio, or relevant BA.
- Applied or enrolled in a relevant graduate program.
- Management experience or potential. This position is primarily the manager of a small market commercial radio station.
- Understands FCC rules and regulations.
- Extensive experience on air - ideally hosted their own radio program for at least one year.
- Works well with people. A lot of this job is working one on one with students showing them how to operate complex audio technology.
- Dependability. WAIC / Hot 91.9 operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year.
Salary
20 hours a week at the current campus wage ($8 an hour) Tuition credit for up to six graduate credits per semester (Fall, Winter session, Spring & Summer.
How to apply
Send a cover letter, resume and contact information of three references to employment@aic.edu or mail to American International College, 1000 State Street, Box 7A, Springfield, MA 01109
Career Services
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