National Federation of Community Broadcasters is hiring: Coordinator of Radio Pr

Coordinator of Radio Programming Operations (FT), CFRN20962WDCB

Date Submitted: January 3, 2025
Job Title: Coordinator of Radio Programming Operations (FT), CFRN20962WDCB
Station: College of DuPage
Location: Glen Ellyn, IL
Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled
Salary Range: Classified 11 Hourly/60,064.00 – 65,000.00

Job Description:

The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Oversee all aspects of daily facility usage and perform basic studio maintenance.
2. Oversee station audio hard drive playback system and web audio streaming services.
3. Oversee pre-recorded programming production and automation scheduling.
4. Maintain station records relating to compliance with FCC regulations.
5. Provide ongoing training for volunteers and student workers.
6. Develop and execute skills improvement programs for staff members.
7. Serve as primary point person within the station for all day-to-day studio operations and assist contract engineer in all engineering aspects of station operation.
8. Schedule all recorded station promo spots and prepare daily automation programming playlist for automated dayparts.
9. Train staff, student aides, and volunteers in the use of broadcast-related software systems.
10. Coordinate station FCC filings and quarterly issues reports via FCC online portal.
11. Assist with maintenance of station records pertaining to annual CPB (Corporation for Public Broadcasting) and IPBC (Illinois Public Broadcasting Council) audits and station activity reports.
12. Responsible for the quality control of pre-produced programming materials to be broadcast.
13. Develop and prepare the necessary materials that provide both initial and ongoing training of student workers, volunteers, and staff.
14. Schedule and present training sessions as required and appropriate.
15. Supervise the student operations aides and volunteers, as appropriate.
16. Assist with the maintenance of the station facilities.
17. Perform as operator on duty as dictated by station operational needs.
18. Maintain the station archives of both electronic and non-electronic materials.
19. Assist in the recommendation of needed equipment and/or supplies as they relate to the operations area of station activities.
20. Maintain all aspects of online streaming operations and communicate with users (listeners) of online streaming by instructing them in its use and interacting with network engineers to troubleshoot problems when they occur.
21. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Radio/Television, Communications, or related field or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience required.
2. Three years of radio/television experience with some supervisory and training experience required.
3. Strong knowledge of broadcast studio equipment and systems required.

Working Conditions:

1. All specialized broadcast radio equipment (audio consoles, recorders, transmitters, microwave transmission and reception, etc.), copier, computers.
2. May be required to work evenings and weekends.
3. On call at all times that the radio station is in operation and during emergencies.
4. Need necessary transportation for occasional off-campus duties.
5. Must occasionally lift equipment weighing over 80 lbs.
6. This position requires a background check and drug screen.

Hiring Range:

Classified 11 Hourly/60,064.00 – 65,000.00

Anticipated Start Date: Late Jan./Early Feb. 2025

Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision effective the first day of employment, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Address application materials to: College of DuPage