POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
EXTENDED TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Manager
Manager, Radio Station Operations
Exempt
CATEGORY:
Professional
GRADE:
C
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the overall management, leadership, programming, finance and
technical operation of the EPCC Radio Station.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
25%
1.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the station to include managing various
functions such as marketing, sales, etc. Responsible for training, managing and
scheduling on and off air staff. Ensure program content complies with EPCC’s
programming policies and requirements.
2.
Participate in developing and administering strategic and operating plans for the
station. Develop promotions and other advertising including development and
maintenance of station web site and social networking strategies and expanding
station programming. Organize and manage sales and marketing support for
station.
20%
3.
Oversee technical programming operations and program content, delivery, format
and schedule to include reviewing music to be added to station’s playlist.
15%
4.
Assist students in creating original programming and supervise remote broadcasts.
Ensure safety measures are in place at the radio station for staff and the general
public.
15%
5.
Participate in the development of station goals, policies and procedures and ensure
staff compliance. Oversee the station’s budget.
15%
6.
Provide personnel management direction and guidance for staff assigned to
department, including orientation, training, coaching, and administering
performance appraisals.
5%
7.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Dean, Communication and Performing Arts
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Effective: 05/10/12
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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting or related field.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years directly related experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of production techniques, procedures, and standards.
Knowledge of all areas of broadcast; rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.
Knowledge of radio program format and subject area.
Ability to effectively communicate technical details, specifications and reasonable
cost-effective solutions to management, staff and community partners.
Skills in developing staff training plans to implement current technology trends for
the Radio station.
Ability to work collaboratively in developing partnerships and teamwork.
Skills to effectively manage changes to support the implementation of new
technologies and services.
2.
Equipment Used: Standard DJ booth equipment including sound board, microphone, sound
decks and amplifiers. Standard remote broadcast equipment including transmitter and
receiver. Personal computer, fax, telephone, copier, and other equipment associated with an
office environment.
3.
Software Used: Industry-recognized audio editing software and song tracking programs in
addition to Microsoft Office and Outlook programs and Photoshop. InDesign or other
promotional material-generating software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with
hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must
frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, negotiating, selecting, developing, and
motivating people are important to the highest degree due to constant interaction with other
people, at any level within the organization or the community, position’s accountability for the
development, motivation, assessment, and reward of employees, and to deal with irrational
situations where the outcome is unpredictable.
Effective: 05/10/12
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of
this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in
the work environment is usually moderate.
Effective: 05/10/12
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POSITION TITLE:
Manager, Radio Station Operations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
Over 2/3
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
Over 2/3
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Effective: 05/10/12
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Effective: 05/10/12
Date
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