Job description
Position Details
The program director reports directly to the student station manager and carries out duties as assigned to assist the student manager and the general manager in all operations. Specifically, the program director is responsible for supervising the music director, sports director, and news and public affairs director.
Indiana State University student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.
No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.
The program director is responsible for all on-air operations of the station. Duties include: 1. Schedule all programs. 2. Monitor to ensure high quality programming standards are maintained throughout the day. 3. Develop and acquire programs, in consultation with station supervisors and appropriate directors. 4. Direct the work of and assist the music director, sports director, and news and public affairs director as needed. 5. Schedule on-air hosts for DJ shifts and ensure the automation logs reflect scheduled content when hosts are not on duty in the control booth. This might include filling in for DJs in emergency situations. 6. Work with the general manager and student station manager to create and maintain a diverse programming schedule that reflects the university’s mission to provide an educational, noncommercial broadcast service while also offering a learning opportunity for student staff members. 7. Work with the student station manager and representatives from the Statesman and Sycamore Video to produce multimedia content for Student Media and related medium-specific content for WISU. 8. Work with all directors to develop relevant and dynamic web content related to station operations. 9. Everything else necessary to assist the student manager and general manager in developing and consistently delivering high-quality noncommercial broadcast programming.
Career Readiness Competencies
o Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. The individual is able to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data in the process, and may demonstrate originality and inventiveness.
o Oral/Written Communications: Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization. The individual has public speaking skills; is able to express ideas to others; and can write/edit memos, letters, and complex technical reports clearly and effectively.
o Teamwork/Collaboration: Build collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers representing diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints. The individual is able to work within a team structure, and can negotiate and manage conflict.
o Digital Technology: Select and use appropriate technology to accomplish a given task. The individual is also able to apply computing skills to solve problems.
o Leadership: Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals, and use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others. The individual is able to assess and manage his/her emotions and those of others; use empathetic skills to guide and motivate; and organize, prioritize, and delegate work.
o Professionalism/Work Ethic: Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management, and understand the impact of non-verbal communication on professional work image. The individual demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior, acts responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind, and is able to learn from his/her mistakes.
o Career and Self Development: Identify and articulate one’s skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences relevant to the position desired and career goals, and identify areas necessary for professional growth. The individual is able to navigate and explore job options, understands and can take the steps necessary to pursue opportunities, and understands how to self-advocate for opportunities in the workplace.
o Equity and Inclusion: Value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. The individual demonstrates openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals’ differences.
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