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SE WDCE Assistant Music Director
University of Richmond
Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 25 days ago
Quick overview
The Assistant Music Director supports the Head Music Director by curating music databases, managing physical media libraries, and communicating with record labels. They also assist in auditing DJ shows, reporting music charts, and ensuring compliance with FCC regulations.
Requirements summary
Applicants must have at least one semester of experience with the WDCE organization and be currently enrolled students at the University of Richmond. Candidates should possess strong administrative skills, basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to work 10-15 hours per week.
CommunicationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordProblem solvingAdministrative support
Job description
Job Description
- JOB SUMMARY: Assists Head Music Director with duties as assigned. SPECIFIC DUTIES: 1. Listen to local and national music submissions (possibly of assigned genre) and give recommendations to Head Music Director to decide what to add to the station’s automation system and/or the CD/Vinyl library 2. Monitor the music database to help keep it current and curated 3. Assist in organizing and maintaining the physical media library 4. Review new music, including writing Music Monday and website blogs as assigned 5. Assist in monitoring, maintaining, and responding to the Music Director Gmail account 6. Communicate with Record Labels and Promotional Companies about new music and concerts under Head Music Director’s advisement 7. Assist in maintaining Music Scheduling software and database 8. Assist in auditing DJ shows on-air and in Spinitron to ensure proper logging of songs 9. Assist in gathering information and organize a report for most-played new songs on the station 10. Assist in reporting most-played new songs and new adds to NACC weekly before the deadline 11. Communicate with all DJs about University and FCC rules and regulations 12. Other duties and/or projects as assigned by the professional staff QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have prior experience of 1-semester minimum as part of the WDCE organization
- Must possess problem solving and growth mindset with a positive attitude and an initiative to resolve questions or concerns
- Must work a minimum of 2 office hours per week
- Preferred qualification of a 1-hour (minimum) on-air show
- Must attend all weekly Executive Board meetings and General Staff Meetings (unless previously-approved absence)
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Forms and social media platforms
- Strong communication and administrative skills
- Ability to multi-task and work independently
- Approx. 10-15 hours/week Note to Applicant: This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. University of Richmond students are eligible to work as student employees as long as they are eligible to work in the U.S., enrolled in at least 6 credits or 1.75 units, and are seeking a degree. The University of Richmond is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any classification protected by local, state or federal law. Notice for Current Student Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply on this site. Log in to Workday. Click on the Jobs Hub, select Browse Jobs and filter for the "Student Worker" Job Family or the "Student" Job Category. Locate the position and click Apply.