James Madison University is hiring: Breeze TV Studio Director - IE in Harrisonbu

Working Title: Breeze TV Studio Director - 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. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 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 its 2024-25 Breeze TV Studio Director. The student selected for this position will help lead a broadcast news show that airs live. Position begins April 1, with training during the weeks immediately after spring break. Must be able to be back to campus two weeks prior to the beginning of the fall semester.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. In charge of all production staff and coordination of staff during the newscast.
2. Train the production crew throughout the week, so they are prepared for live productions.
3. Coordinate who on the production crew works each position on a weekly basis.
4. Work with the production crew to ensure each member is aware of what is happening within the newscast and their individual responsibilities.
5. Coordinate with the Executive Producer on the show's vision for that week and figure out ways to make that vision happen.

Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of what a newscast should look like.
2. Knowledge of all studio positions.
3. Ability to lead a team.
4. Ability to work through stressful situations.
5. Awareness of what is going on in the show for that week.
6. Ability to adapt on a moment's notice (either fix or work with mistakes during the show).
7. Ability to edit video and existing knowledge of the software used.
8. Knowledge of journalistic ethics.
9. Knowledgeable enough 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,