WAMU 1A Assistant (Student)

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Department: 1A Production Team 2 Time Type: Part time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Description: Summary: WAMU 88.5 is a public media station owned and operated by American University. WAMU is the source for local, regional and NPR news and original programs in Washington DC. Since 1961, WAMU has been amplifying voices and sharing stories from the many neighborhoods and communities in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. The WAMU 1A Assistant will provide support to the 1A production team, with a focus on listener engagement, while learning about the ins and outs of producing a daily show, as well as assist in triaging and responding to listener inquiries received from the View email address on click.appcast.io email, which will include online story searches and light tech support, and will help craft responses for more nuanced messages as necessary. The student will also look for meaningful listener contributions in the form of voice memos and emails to use on-air, working alongside producers to bring that critical engagement into 1A’s shows. The student will have the opportunity to learn about booking guests and writing questions for hosts, and pitch stories alongside producers. The student will also help prepare the studio for airtime and will escort guests coming in for the live show. Lastly, the student will provide other administrative support, including opening and categorizing books the show receives, and preparing swag packages for the 1A news quiz winners. Essential Functions: Provide support to the 1A production team. Assist in triaging and responding to listener inquiries. Help prepare the studio. Provide administrative support. Other duties assigned. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Part-time. 15 - 20 hours per week. Salary Range: $18.40 - $20.00 per hour. Required Education and Experience: The student must have an interest in or experience in media and customer service. The student must have good office-level communication skills. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: The applicant should be available to work during normal work hours (approximately between 9am and 5pm on weekdays). Expected to work between 15 and 20 hours each week. The ideal start date for this position is 05/11/26 and it will end on 08/15/2026. This position will report to the Senior Supervising Producer, 1A. Other Details This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. American University is an E-Verify employer. Visit for additional information about American University employment and benefits. Current American University Employees American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Contact Us For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email View email address on click.appcast.io. American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 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