University of Maryland Eastern Shore
WESM Music Director
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, Maryland, United States, 21853
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WESM Music Director
Job Type:
Staff
Position Information:
WESM-91.3 FM, a public radio station on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and part of Delmarva Public Media, invites applicants for the position of Music Director. This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is $65,000 annually. Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid leave (Exempt positions start at 22 days annual and sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year).
Responsibilities
Host daily music program (Mondays-Fridays) on WESM 91.3 FM.
On-air Jazz Hosting.
Track music with promoters and artists and report what gets played to Jazzweek.com.
Audition new releases and acquire music for library.
Ensure compliance with Music Rights agreements.
Produce timely features and interviews with artists for broadcast and website.
Assist with station production needs.
Represent station at community and/or station/University sponsored events.
Work with Program Director/CCO to help improve and evolve the musical formats and selections at WESM and Delmarva Public Media’s other two stations (WSDL and WSCL).
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Classification:
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Required Qualifications
BA or BS degree.
Extensive knowledge of Jazz and familiarity with other genres such as blues, world, soul, urban alternative, AAA, and classical.
Charismatic On-Air Personality, Professional Team Player, and a Passionate Media Professional who understands public media's role in rural and coastal communities.
Preferred Qualifications
On-Air, Production, and Broadcast Experience.
Knowledge of Public Radio Formats and ENCO automation is a plus.
Background in working with students and a willingness to train and develop projects with them.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Musically diverse background with a vision for growing “the sound” of these stations.
Skilled in interviewing and fundraising.
Skilled in audio production.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
Certifications/Registrations:
N/A
EEO Statement:
UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
FLSA:
Exempt
Salary:
$65,000
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WESM Music Director
Job Type:
Staff
Position Information:
WESM-91.3 FM, a public radio station on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and part of Delmarva Public Media, invites applicants for the position of Music Director. This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is $65,000 annually. Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid leave (Exempt positions start at 22 days annual and sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year).
Responsibilities
Host daily music program (Mondays-Fridays) on WESM 91.3 FM.
On-air Jazz Hosting.
Track music with promoters and artists and report what gets played to Jazzweek.com.
Audition new releases and acquire music for library.
Ensure compliance with Music Rights agreements.
Produce timely features and interviews with artists for broadcast and website.
Assist with station production needs.
Represent station at community and/or station/University sponsored events.
Work with Program Director/CCO to help improve and evolve the musical formats and selections at WESM and Delmarva Public Media’s other two stations (WSDL and WSCL).
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Classification:
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Required Qualifications
BA or BS degree.
Extensive knowledge of Jazz and familiarity with other genres such as blues, world, soul, urban alternative, AAA, and classical.
Charismatic On-Air Personality, Professional Team Player, and a Passionate Media Professional who understands public media's role in rural and coastal communities.
Preferred Qualifications
On-Air, Production, and Broadcast Experience.
Knowledge of Public Radio Formats and ENCO automation is a plus.
Background in working with students and a willingness to train and develop projects with them.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Musically diverse background with a vision for growing “the sound” of these stations.
Skilled in interviewing and fundraising.
Skilled in audio production.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
Certifications/Registrations:
N/A
EEO Statement:
UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
FLSA:
Exempt
Salary:
$65,000
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