Breeze TV Sports Director - IE Job at James Madison University in Virginia

Working Title: Breeze TV Sports 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

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.

General Information:

The Breeze is hiring a Breeze TV Sports Director for its weekly news show, Breeze TV for the 2025-26 academic year. Students selected will lead the weekly newscast’s sports coverage on the show and online and have a leadership role on the staff. Position begins April 1, 2025, with training during the weeks immediately after spring break. Must be able to return to campus two weeks prior to the beginning of the fall semester.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Anchoring the sports block
2. Coordinating sports video coverage for The Breeze website and the weekly show
3. Covering sports for The Breeze website and the weekly show

Qualifications:

• Broadcast abilities, including on-air presence and ability to report under deadline on a live TV show
• Ability to lead a team
• News judgment
• Ability to meet deadlines

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,