The News Director For Ucm-The Beat - Fall 2024

Position Title The News Director for UCM-The Beat

• Fall 2024 Working Title The News Director for UCM-The Beat

• Fall 2024 Department 220310-Communication & Digital Media Pay Rate $13.50/hr Position Number S99195 Special Instructions to Applicants: Posting Date 04/18/2024 Closing Date 07/31/2024 Position Purpose

Responsible for gathering news briefs and recording 4-5 minute newscasts that will be edited into three formats and programmed and aired each week. The News Director will also serve as host for "Voices of UCM", a weekly podcast featuring members of the University of Central Missouri community. And the News Director will assist The Beat advisor in updating Central News on the UCM-The Beat website (ucmbeat.com).

Education & Formal Training High school diploma or equivalent Computer Skills Word-Processing, Other

• Audio Editing Software Experience

At least some high school journalism experience and audio editing experience.

Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position: Not Applicable Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Sensory abilities: special vision and/or hearing requirements (specify), Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines Physical & Environmental Factors: Not Applicable Lifting weight Special Working Conditions: Irregular work hours, Professional appearance