Job detail
SE WDCE Music Director
University of Richmond
Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 27 days ago
Quick overview
The Music Director manages the station's digital and physical music library while shaping the overall sound of the station. Responsibilities include curating new music, maintaining databases, communicating with record labels, and overseeing DJ show audits.
Requirements summary
Applicants must have at least one semester of experience on the WDCE Executive Board and possess strong administrative and communication skills. The role requires a minimum of 4 office hours per week and attendance at all mandatory staff meetings.
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Job description
Job Description
- JOB SUMMARY: Manages station music library, both digital and physical, and shapes the sound of the station. SPECIFIC DUTIES: 1. Listen to local and national music submissions and decide what to add to the station’s automation system and/or the CD/Vinyl library 2. Keep the music database current (ie: new releases) and curated 3. Organize and maintain the physical media library 4. Review new music, including writing and/or assigning Music Monday and website blogs 5. Monitor, maintain, and respond to the Music Director Gmail account 6. Communicate with Record Labels and Promotional Companies about new music and concerts 7. Maintain Music Scheduling software and database 8. Effectively communicate tasks to Assistant Music Directors and follow-up to completion 9. Audit DJ shows in Spinitron to ensure proper logging of songs 10. Gather information and organize a report for most-played new songs on the station 11. Report most-played new songs and new adds to NACC weekly before the deadline 12. Communicate with all DJs about University and FCC rules and regulations 13. Other duties and/or projects as assigned by the professional staff QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have prior experience of 1-semester minimum on WDCE Executive Board
- Must possess problem solving and growth mindset with a positive attitude and an initiative to resolve questions or concerns
- Must work a minimum of 4 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. 15-20 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.