WESM Production and Operations Specialist

Production And Operations Specialist

Organization's Summary Statement: 91.3 WESM, on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern, invites applicants to apply for the position of Production and Operations Specialist. This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits. The position may involve working weekends, early mornings and/or evenings in the event of broadcast or system issues.

Salary Information: $45,000- $55,000. Benefits: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including: Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits Division. Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision coverage. Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance). Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland institutions. Exempt positions start at 22 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year), and paid holidays. Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of Maryland wellness programs.

Responsibilities: Work in collaboration with or at the direction of the Chief Content Officer to produce stations Id's, underwriting, membership and other spots for broadcast. Assist with the production of new programming for broadcast on our three FM stations. Understand all broadcasting and production infrastructure and systems to be able to troubleshoot issues as they arise. Must have strong knowledge of the operation and troubleshooting of ENCO automation systems for our three stations. Help maintain weekly broadcast schedules and manage various content platforms. Work with NPR's Content Depot and satellite services to schedule, deliver and broadcast programming and/or underwriting. Serve as a liaison to station's engineers concerning troubleshooting and daily operations. Maintain and oversee the digital streaming presence and online repository of locally produced programming. Coordinate with assist the Traffic Department in the integration and implementation of daily program logs for both automated and live programming. FCC compliance: help to maintain the required quarterly public files for Delmarva Public Media. Serve as a back-up for on-air traffic process including Air Table, FCC- approved scripts and more. May working with various student journalists, freelance reporters and/or independent producers to create content on a weekly basis for broadcast. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands: May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk. May require lifting. Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally. Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: One (1) to three (3) years of experience. Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Knowledge of ENCO Automations. Skill in audio production. Skill in spot and program production. Skill in the use of Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, or similar digital audio workstation (DAW) platforms. Skill in scriptwriting. Skill in developing and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships. Skill in organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple tasks. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.