Broadcast and Digital Media Coordinator

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Major Duties

Under the general supervision of the Department Chair, the Broadcast, and Digital Media Coordinator directs the distribution of content produced in the department’s radio, student news, and television facilities (newsrooms, control and broadcast studios) and oversees the maintenance of broadcast, digital, social media, and other content in a multi-platform environment, including creation of procedures and systems to support students’ work and enforce journalistic and ethical standards. The incumbent works collaboratively with faculty, students, and technical and administrative staff before and during production times.

• Oversees online news and content provider services and initiates requests to the department chair, physical and technology updates, and oversees student journalist contest entries for radio, television, and digital.
• Oversees the department’s news media and production facilities (newsroom, ISO booth, and recording studios in LA 380 and MZ 150 facilities) and programming in the station housed in The Soraya’s Kurland Auditorium Complex.
• Plans and guides students in broadcast newsroom activities, including the gathering, writing, editing, and production of news, sports, public affairs, and other programming aired on radio, television, digital and social media, and/or other media.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or in a related field.
• Equivalent to four (4) years of professional broadcast newsroom experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability in gathering, writing, editing, and producing news to be aired on radio, and television and posted to digital and social media.
• Proven ability to use broadcast journalism-related news operating systems, web-based TV/radio scripting software, video-editing, and audio-editing programs; ability to use news wires and news feeds to analyze stories for sourcing purposes and to identify stories for a local audience.
• Ability to work with student journalists and faculty in choosing and editing content to be uploaded to news website
• Ability to screen, hire, and supervise student employees.
• Ability to work in a team environment and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. High-level internet research skills; media literacy knowledge; English oral and written communication skills (bilingual in Spanish preferred); sound judgment skills; computer skills; interpersonal skills; and cross-functional team-leading skills.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: Public Affairs/Communication Specialist / 0802 / 3
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $4035 - $5333 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $4035 - $7299 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.

General Information

• Applications received through November 22, 2024 will be considered in the initial review and the review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.

Advertised: Oct 15 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:

Closing Date/Time:

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• California State University (CSU) Northridge

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