Director (Academic), Broadcast Instruction & Programming

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Director (Academic), Broadcast Instruction & Programming at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

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 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); and13
program hosts/producers.

Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Media Management & 5 year's experience as a Program Director in Radio, Media, and/or the Arts.
Position also requires: 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. Some
required qualifications may be met concurrently during the same 5-year period.
May be offered an adjunct faculty appointment in the Department of Communication.

H72 - WDET

H8703 - WDET (H8703)

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Executive

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum:
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Office and Classroom Environment

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

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