Director (Academic), Broadcast Instruction & Programming

Director (Academic), Broadcast Instruction & Programming

Overview

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Director (Academic), Broadcast Instruction & Programming at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential Functions

Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Radio & Media including : WAYN Radio (COM 4680); Graduate Student Audio Storytelling (COM 7100); Fundamentals of New Media Production (COM 1610); Media Writing & Storytelling (COM 2210); Audio Production (COM 4310); Communication, Culture & Conflict (COM 6380); Audience Measurement & Survey Techniques (COM 6530); Director’s Workshop (COM 5410); Internship (COM 6190). Advise students. Oversee and direct the 24 / 7 / 365 station program schedule. Determine, evaluate and continuously improve WDET’s regular program schedule. Oversee unique local programs covering a variety of musical genres, storytelling, narrative content and current affairs programming. Provide overall leadership, direction, and management to exempt and non-exempt staff. Create, implement, and continuously improve strategy to maximize service to a wide range of listeners. Conceive and organize special projects consistent with the WDET brand and audience needs, including on-air fundraisers, music festivals, remote broadcasts, special coverage and extended preemptions. Oversee unique, local programs and syndicated offerings. Create new programs for a wide range of listeners. Supervise students and staff including one Operations and Production Manager; one Senior Producer, “The Metro” (Public Affairs Program); and13 program hosts / producers.

Qualifications

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Media Management & 5 year’s experience as a Program Director in Radio, Media, and / or the Arts. Position also requires : 5 year’s experience working with a variety of musical genres, storytelling & narrative content, & current affairs programming expressed through far-reaching and divergent forms for multiple audiences. Some required qualifications may be met concurrently during the same 5-year period. May be offered an adjunct faculty appointment in the Department of Communication.

Employment type

Regular Employee

Job type : Full Time

Job category : Executive

Funding / Salary Information

Compensation type : Annual Salary

Hourly rate : Salary minimum :

Salary hire maximum :

Working Conditions

Office and Classroom Environment

Job Openings

Number of openings : 1

Reposted position : No

Reposted reason : None (New Requisition)

Prior posting / requisition number :

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.

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