WZIS News and Sports Operations Director

Position DetailsPosition Details Student Employment Enrollment RequirementsIndiana State University student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.Comments to ApplicantsAll student employees will be required to submit employment verification documents on their first day of work. For a list of acceptable documentation, follow this link: https://www.indstate.edu/sites/default/files/media/Documents/PDF/career-center-Emp_Eligibility_Docs.pdf Notice of Vacancy NumberST2500534Job TitleWZIS News and Sports Operations DirectorJob CategoryRegular Student JobJob TypeRegular Student JobsPosition Class Code82100 Student EmployeeStudent Pay GradeHourly Wage/Salary11.00Job Summary/Basic FunctionWorks directly with the student station manager and general manager and carries out duties to assist in all operations. Specifically, the sports news and sports operations director is responsible for overseeing the news and sports departments. Specific ResponsibilitiesWork ScheduleVarious based on student academic schedule. Desired Start Date04/16/2026Open Date03/18/2026Close Date04/18/2026Required Relevant Education & ExperienceHigh School diploma or GEDRequired Field(s) of StudyIndiana State University student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. Preferred Relevant Education and ExperienceEducation: No Response; Experience: No Response Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.Required Certificates, Licenses and RegistrationsOther Required Certificates, Licenses and RegistrationsPreferred Certificates, Licenses and RegistrationsPreferred Other Certificates, Licenses and RegistrationsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAble to adapt to change, Able to learn and retain information, Able to multitask, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail, Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness, Excellent customer service skills, Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, teambuilding and problem solving skills, Excellent leadership skills, Excellent public speaking skills, Experience and knowledge in job related program, Math and basic accounting skills, Must be comfortable networking with groups or individuals, Professional demeanor, high energy, dynamic personality and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Proven verbal and written communication skills, Willing to interact with students, Work effectively with a diverse communityOther Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesNCAA GuidelinesAll employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department. No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual's involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU. Job Duties Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe news and sports operations director is responsible for all on-air operations of the news and sports departments of the station. Duties include: 1. Oversee and assist in recruiting and training of student workers who can gather information, write news and sports stories, and produce a regularly scheduled newscast. 2. Oversee daily newscasts and public affairs interviews. 3. Serve as an on-air news and public affairs host when necessary. 4. Oversee the acquisition of news and sports shows produced by other programming services. 5. Coordinate with other directors to ensure that programs are broadcast as scheduled. 6. Review and make any necessary changes to the Quarterly Reports. 7. Oversee all sportscasts, including content, games, schedules, and beats. 8. Serve as an on-air sports talent when necessary. 9. Teach sports staff how to board op, write stories, report sports stories, and other tasks that may be asked of students. 10. Work with the program director and the webmaster to develop relevant and timely sports-related content for WISU's website. 11. Be responsible for the development of a diverse sports programming schedule that reflects the university's mission to provide an educational, noncommercial broadcasting service while also offering a learning opportunity for student staff members.