Vadefenders is hiring: Breeze TV Executive Producer - IE in Harrisonburg

Working Title: Breeze TV Executive Producer - IE State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study Position Type: Institutional Employment Position Status: Part-Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime College/Division: College of Arts and Letters Department: 900100 - Breeze Payroll Pay Rate: Other Specify Range or Amount: Per Edition Beginning Review Date: About JMU: Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty. General Information: The Breeze is hiring an Executive Producer as a key leader in the creation of a weekly newscast affiliated with The Breeze. This position begins work in April and continues into the next academic year. Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for understanding, stacking, and reviewing all scripts that go into the newscast. Final decision-making on the placement of stories within the newscast. Work with the managing editors to copy-edit each script on the day of the newscast. Input all scripts into the news-producing software and allot time for reporters' stories and any recurring segments. Collaborate with the studio director to ensure all scripts and rundowns are correct. Responsible for decision-making during a live newscast. Qualifications: Ideal candidate will have served on Breeze TV for at least one semester. Ability to lead a team toward a common goal. Writing, editing, broadcast, and management skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills. Additional Posting Information: Ability to lead a team. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to edit video. Ability to write and edit scripts. Experience in formatting a news show. Knowledgeable about journalism ethics. Ability to guide and teach new members. Conditions of Employment: Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate). Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA. E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. EEO Statement: James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion, and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents, and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. #J-18808-Ljbffr