PROGRAM DIRECTOR

UIWtv Student Broadcasting Program Director (2024-2025)

Academic Year : 2024-2025

2024-2025

UIW Mission :

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.

Position Summary :

The UIWtv Program Director (PD) as the Student Officer allows an opportunity to learn to deal with real-life production challenges, gain professional experience, and receive hands-on experience for students with an interest in the production process and aesthetics of broadcast television.

The UIWtv Program Director (PD) reports to the Associate Professor.

This position employes both student employment and work-study eligiable students.

Essential Functions :

• Manage the daily operations of UIWtv.
• Serve as a Communication Arts Student Officer for UIWtv.
• Promote education while serving the university as a positive, reliable, and entertaining source of campus news, sports, and events.
• Responsible for the programming of the UIWtv station.
• Manage personnel and oversee all stories and programs related to UIWtv.
• Conduct rehearsal and assist in pre-production for live programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

• Ability to shoot, write, and edit News Packages and VO / SOTS ;
• Knowledge of Premiere Pro, 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.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations :

None.

Work Hours :

• Must be available for rehearsals and live broadcasts.
• Rehearsals and broadcasts will be every other Thursday from 11am -1pm.
• Additional rehearsals will be scheduled based on the availability of the Officers and News Talent.

Physical Demands : None.

None.