WESM Production and Operations Specialist

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

2d • $45,000 - $55,000

About The Position

91. 3 WESM, on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern, invites applicants to apply for the position of Production and Operations Specialist. This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits. The position may involve working weekends, early mornings and/or evenings in the event of broadcast or system issues.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: One (1) to three (3) years of experience.
• Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of ENCO Automations.
• Skill in audio production.
• Skill in spot and program production.
• Skill in the use of Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, or similar digital audio workstation (DAW) platforms.
• Skill in scriptwriting.
• Skill in developing and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships.
• Skill in organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with or at the direction of the Chief Content Officer to produce stations Id’s, underwriting, membership and other spots for broadcast. Assist with the production of new programming for broadcast on our three FM stations.
• Understand all broadcasting and production infrastructure and systems to be able to troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Must have strong knowledge of the operation and troubleshooting of ENCO automation systems for our three stations. Help maintain weekly broadcast schedules and manage various content platforms.
• Work with NPR’s Content Depot and satellite services to schedule, deliver and broadcast programming and/or underwriting.
• Serve as a liaison to station’s engineers concerning troubleshooting and daily operations.
• Maintain and oversee the digital streaming presence and online repository of locally produced programming.
• Coordinate with assist the Traffic Department in the integration and implementation of daily program logs for both automated and live programming.
• FCC compliance: help to maintain the required quarterly public files for Delmarva Public Media.
• Serve as a back-up for on-air traffic process including Air Table, FCC- approved scripts and more.
• May working with various student journalists, freelance reporters and/or independent producers to create content on a weekly basis for broadcast.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits Division.
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland institutions.
• Exempt positions start at 22 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year), and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of Maryland wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees