Illinois School District U-46 is hiring : Network Radio Professional in Elgin

Position Type :

Support Staff (Non-Union) / Non-Union Position

Date Posted : 8 / 7 / 2025

Location :

Communication & Community Relation

Date Available : ASAP

Closing Date : Until Filled

Position / Title : Network Radio Professional

Bargaining Unit : NON-UNION

Department / Location : Communications & Community Relations

Work Days : 176

Reports To : Senior Communications Specialist

JD Revision Date : 07 / 01 / 2025

Supervises : N / A

Function / Position Summary

Each Network Radio Professional develops original and student-produced content for the U-46 radio station, WEPS 88.9 FM, on behalf of one of the five school networks. Network Radio Professionals create radio content in accordance with the programming guidelines set forth by the Senior Communications Specialist supervising the management of the station. This individual will ensure that content is developed in collaboration with students and positively features the district, its students, its employees, and / or its educational programming. Radio Professionals are highly encouraged to engage students in radio production through the establishment of radio broadcasting clubs and the recruitment of student members throughout the network.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students of varying ages and abilities to create radio programming that can be broadcast to highlight individuals and educational programming in School District U-46.
• Develop an annual production schedule resulting in one hour of produced content per week from the network.
• Submit radio programs for broadcast at least 48 hours prior to air time.
• Attend regular radio broadcast planning meetings as scheduled by the station supervisor.
• Ensure programming abides by all FCC and music license guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

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