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Wayne State University · 1 day ago

Director (Academic), Broadcast Instruction & Programming

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Wayne State University is a premier public urban research university located in Detroit, Michigan, seeking an experienced Director (Academic) for Broadcast Instruction & Programming. The role involves teaching courses in Radio & Media, overseeing programming schedules, providing leadership to staff, and creating new content that aligns with audience needs.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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); and 13 program hosts/producers

Qualification

Program Director experienceMedia Management degreeMusical genres knowledgeCurrent affairs programmingStorytelling expertise

Required

Bachelor's degree in Media Management

5 year's experience as a Program Director in Radio, Media, and/or the Arts

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

Preferred

May be offered an adjunct faculty appointment in the Department of Communication

Company

Wayne State University

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A premier research university serving a diverse body of motivated students in vibrant Midtown, the cultural center of Detroit.

Founded in 1868

Detroit, mi, US

5001-10000 employees

https://wayne.edu/

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