Florida Gulf Coast University
On-Air Radio News Director
Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33916
Job SummaryThe On-Air Radio News Manager/News Director is responsible for overseeing WGCU's on-air host/reporters, ensuring the delivery of high-quality news in the NPR style. This role involves shaping the overall philosophy, content, and output of WGCU-FM's news and information programming. Works closely with the FM Program Manager to maintain consistency in daily operations and coordinates news content across all newscasts. Additionally, the role includes mentoring on-air staff, fostering their professional development, and ensuring that all news segments meet editorial standards and deadlines.
Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.WGCU is Southwest Florida's source for PBS and NPR. A member-supported service of Florida Gulf Coast University, WGCU provides educational programming that inspires, informs and engages our community. Serving all or part of 12 counties in south and Southwest Florida, with five distinct digital TV channels, two FM radio channels, two HD radio channels, and multiple websites, WGCU delivers national and international programming, and develops, produces and delivers relevant, informative and educational local programs to the region.
FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.Job DescriptionTypical duties may include but are not limited to:Leads and manages audio production activities for on-air host/reporters, including pre-production, production, and post-production for radio broadcasts.Hires, oversees, and trains a team of Reporter/Hosts, assigning tasks in alignment with departmental goals, and scheduling daily on-air shifts, serving as a backup when needed.Ensures newscasts and programs meet required quality standards, consistent with the NPR brand and local station branding. Collaborates with the FM/Program/Promotions Manager to ensure consistent broadcast sound.Develops, implements, and tracks WGCU-FM news programming in alignment with overall programming goals and mission, regularly evaluating primary topics and issues.Plans and schedules Gulf Coast Life/3 Song Stories program topics in collaboration with the executive producer, managing editor, hosts, and TV/radio newsroom staff, ensuring smooth coordination with guests and logistics for taping.Assists show hosts with researching topics and preparing for tapings.Supervises on-air host/reporters' news staff, developing the news format, and holding staff accountable for actualizing news programming.Ensures appropriate coordination with other WGCU-FM and WGCU Public Broadcasting departments and projects.Keeps abreast of journalistic and market trends to serve WGCU-FM's audience and update WGCU-FM's news goals.Other Duties:Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:This position requires either nine years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and five years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.Experience in radio programming, operations, and management.Must be an excellent writer and ability to demonstrate superior on-air voice quality.Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.Preferred Qualifications:Master's Degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.Digital editing skills and comfortable using personal computers, ISDN and FTP for audio production purposes.Successful public radio programming, operations, and management experience within a university setting.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Knowledge of current trends in public broadcasting.Knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines established by professional organizations and/or governing agencies.Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.Skill in current digital audio editing and general desktop software applications.Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved.Ability to use microphones, portable recording devices, and radio studio production equipment.Ability to collaborate and work effectively within a diverse community and willing to contribute to a team effort.Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.Ability to effectively manage the work of others by providing information, guidance and motivation.Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.
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Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.WGCU is Southwest Florida's source for PBS and NPR. A member-supported service of Florida Gulf Coast University, WGCU provides educational programming that inspires, informs and engages our community. Serving all or part of 12 counties in south and Southwest Florida, with five distinct digital TV channels, two FM radio channels, two HD radio channels, and multiple websites, WGCU delivers national and international programming, and develops, produces and delivers relevant, informative and educational local programs to the region.
FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.Job DescriptionTypical duties may include but are not limited to:Leads and manages audio production activities for on-air host/reporters, including pre-production, production, and post-production for radio broadcasts.Hires, oversees, and trains a team of Reporter/Hosts, assigning tasks in alignment with departmental goals, and scheduling daily on-air shifts, serving as a backup when needed.Ensures newscasts and programs meet required quality standards, consistent with the NPR brand and local station branding. Collaborates with the FM/Program/Promotions Manager to ensure consistent broadcast sound.Develops, implements, and tracks WGCU-FM news programming in alignment with overall programming goals and mission, regularly evaluating primary topics and issues.Plans and schedules Gulf Coast Life/3 Song Stories program topics in collaboration with the executive producer, managing editor, hosts, and TV/radio newsroom staff, ensuring smooth coordination with guests and logistics for taping.Assists show hosts with researching topics and preparing for tapings.Supervises on-air host/reporters' news staff, developing the news format, and holding staff accountable for actualizing news programming.Ensures appropriate coordination with other WGCU-FM and WGCU Public Broadcasting departments and projects.Keeps abreast of journalistic and market trends to serve WGCU-FM's audience and update WGCU-FM's news goals.Other Duties:Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:This position requires either nine years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and five years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.Experience in radio programming, operations, and management.Must be an excellent writer and ability to demonstrate superior on-air voice quality.Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.Preferred Qualifications:Master's Degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.Digital editing skills and comfortable using personal computers, ISDN and FTP for audio production purposes.Successful public radio programming, operations, and management experience within a university setting.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Knowledge of current trends in public broadcasting.Knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines established by professional organizations and/or governing agencies.Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.Skill in current digital audio editing and general desktop software applications.Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved.Ability to use microphones, portable recording devices, and radio studio production equipment.Ability to collaborate and work effectively within a diverse community and willing to contribute to a team effort.Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.Ability to effectively manage the work of others by providing information, guidance and motivation.Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.
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