UIWtv Student Broadcasting News Director (Spring 2025)

UIWtv Student Broadcasting News Director (Spring 2025)

Position Information

Position Title: UIWtv Student Broadcasting News Director (Spring 2025)

Academic Year: 2024-2025

UIW Mission: University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary: The UIWtv Student Broadcasting News Director (ND) is responsible for all on-air newscasts. The station promotes education while serving the university as a positive, reliable, and entertaining source of campus news, sports, and events. The UIWtv Student Broadcasting News Director reports to the Comm Arts Program Coordinator/Director.

This is a student position open to current UIW students who may be hired through the Federal Work-Study Program or student employment.

Essential Functions:

• Write, verify and approve scripts and stack the rundown.
• Manage the daily operations of UIWtv.
• Learn to deal with real-life production challenges and gain professional experience and receive hands-on experience for students with an interest in the production process and aesthetics of broadcast television.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to shoot, write and edit News Packages and VO/SOTS.
• Ability to give and take direction from others.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally with others.
• Knowledge of TriCaster Switcher, PremierePro, camera equipment, and strong writing skills.
• Team player with a willingness to help and mentor students.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education: Full-time UIW Communication Arts student.

Required Work Experience: N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful completion of COMM 3395 TV Practicum or COMM 3353 Broadcast Journalism.
• Knowledge of TriCaster production switcher.

Work Hours: Must be available for rehearsals and live broadcasts. Rehearsals and broadcasts will be every Thursday from 11 AM - 1 PM. Additional rehearsals will also be scheduled based upon the availability of the Officers and News Talent.

Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Posting Number: STU1348PO

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Type: Part Time

Job Category: Students

Desired Start Date: 01/22/2025

Position End Date (if temporary): N/A

Reports to: Comm Arts Program Coordinator/Director

Salary: $11.00/hr

Open Date: 01/16/2025

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant: None.

EOE: UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents:

• Student Class Schedule

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Yes, I am a doctoral student
• Yes, I am a graduate student
• Yes, I am a senior
• Yes, I am a junior
• Yes, I am a sophomore
• Yes, I am a freshman
• No, I am not a UIW student
• * Are you a current UIW undergraduate student majoring in Communication Arts?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you eligible for Financial Aid and approved to participate in the Federal Work Study program?
  • yes
  • no
  • I don't know