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Posted : Thursday, February 01, 2024 05:16 PM
Job no: 518125
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
Title: TV-10 News Director
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: T V 10 News
Campus Location: Normal, IL
Job Summary
The TV News Director is responsible (with the Production Coordinator) for the complete operation of TV-10 News, Illinois State University's local news operation, as well as affiliate programs created to run with the daily newscasts.
This person is responsible for the supervision of 60-80 undergraduate students and the supervision of one full-time broadcast engineer.
This person is also responsible for maintaining broadcast standards and practices, equipment and facilities management and planning, program development, community and university services, community and university relations, alumni relations and career advisement and placement.
Teaching responsibilities include a basic course in broadcast news writing and reporting.
The Director also supervises advanced students in internships on campus.
There may be opportunities to teach additional courses related to news and sports and feature reporting and writing, ENG, nonlinear editing, on-camera presentation and line producing.
This person also contributes to designing curriculum and assisting in journalism program development.
The TV News Director should maintain contact with local, regional and national television entities for the purpose of job and internship placements for students.
Contact with alumni from the School of Communication and TV-10 is an integral part of this process.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package Required Qualifications 1.
Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field.
2.
Minimum of five years at a commercial television station as a news/sports reporter or producer or working in a commercial television station as an assignment manager, executive producer or news director.
3.
Valid driver’s license Preferred Qualifications 1.
Master's Degree.
2.
Experience in a television newsroom, studio and control room setting.
2.
Teaching in a university or community college, preferably in a lab or studio setting.
Work Hours Generally Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm with occasional weekend and evening hours as business needs dictate.
Functional Expectations Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: 1.
Remain at a workstation for extended periods 2.
Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work 3.
Effectively communicate on a daily basis Proposed Starting Date July 16, 2024 Required Applicant Documents Resume / C.
V.
Cover Letter Reference List - (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references) Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process.
Please have these documents ready prior Special Instructions for Applicants Initial application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
All application materials must be submitted online.
Application materials submitted via fax, email, or mail will not be accepted.
Please prepare in advance separate documents representing a cover letter, reference list (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references), and resume/C.
V.
to attach to this application.
Contact Information for Applicants Donna Long dllong@ilstu.
edu Important Information for Applicants This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.
1.
30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review.
You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383.
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened: 02/01/2024 07:00 AM CST Application Closes:
This person is responsible for the supervision of 60-80 undergraduate students and the supervision of one full-time broadcast engineer.
This person is also responsible for maintaining broadcast standards and practices, equipment and facilities management and planning, program development, community and university services, community and university relations, alumni relations and career advisement and placement.
Teaching responsibilities include a basic course in broadcast news writing and reporting.
The Director also supervises advanced students in internships on campus.
There may be opportunities to teach additional courses related to news and sports and feature reporting and writing, ENG, nonlinear editing, on-camera presentation and line producing.
This person also contributes to designing curriculum and assisting in journalism program development.
The TV News Director should maintain contact with local, regional and national television entities for the purpose of job and internship placements for students.
Contact with alumni from the School of Communication and TV-10 is an integral part of this process.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package Required Qualifications 1.
Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field.
2.
Minimum of five years at a commercial television station as a news/sports reporter or producer or working in a commercial television station as an assignment manager, executive producer or news director.
3.
Valid driver’s license Preferred Qualifications 1.
Master's Degree.
2.
Experience in a television newsroom, studio and control room setting.
2.
Teaching in a university or community college, preferably in a lab or studio setting.
Work Hours Generally Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm with occasional weekend and evening hours as business needs dictate.
Functional Expectations Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: 1.
Remain at a workstation for extended periods 2.
Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work 3.
Effectively communicate on a daily basis Proposed Starting Date July 16, 2024 Required Applicant Documents Resume / C.
V.
Cover Letter Reference List - (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references) Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process.
Please have these documents ready prior Special Instructions for Applicants Initial application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
All application materials must be submitted online.
Application materials submitted via fax, email, or mail will not be accepted.
Please prepare in advance separate documents representing a cover letter, reference list (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references), and resume/C.
V.
to attach to this application.
Contact Information for Applicants Donna Long dllong@ilstu.
edu Important Information for Applicants This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.
1.
30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review.
You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383.
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened: 02/01/2024 07:00 AM CST Application Closes:
• Phone : (309) 438-3383
• Location : 100 N University St, Normal, IL
• Post ID: 9070889285
