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 6190)

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); and 13 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
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  Full Time
• Job category:
  Executive

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• Number of openings: 1
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The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.