KUWS Radio Sports Engineer

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Position Title:

KUWS Radio Sports Engineer

Job Category:

Student Hourly

Job Profile:

Student Help

Job Summary:

You are applying for the position of KUWS Radio Sports Engineer.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide in-studio board operations for UW-Superior sports broadcasts on KUWS Radio with prior training from radio station staff.
• Gain knowledge of radio/audio technology and proper care of the equipment and studio.
• Maintain positive communication with fellow students, KUWS student radio production coordinator and Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) staff.
• Follow format guidelines for local KUWS programming and UW-Superior sports broadcasts.
• Follow and adhere to all Federal Communications Communication (FCC) and WPR guidelines and regulations will broadcasting on KUWS Radio.
• Arrive ahead of time for all shifts to make contact with on-site broadcast team, troubleshoot any issues and ensure everything is in working order to air sports broadcasts on time.
• Notify station leadership of accidents, incidents or problems with equipment and studios.
• Clock in and out for all radio shifts in a timely manner.
• Keep the station and studios clean.
• Other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Communicating Arts class (radio production) or equivalent experience or interest.
• Strong sense of reliability and responsibility.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of sports broadcasting or a strong willingness to learn.
• Willingness and ability to work with others in team situations.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

SALARY: $12.00/hour, Approximately 10 hours/week.

NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES

Notice to New Employees: Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

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Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.