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Lamar Media Corp

Sales Account Executive

Fort Wayne, IN

$60K - $100K/yr

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Lamar

Sales Account Executive

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$60K - $100K/yr

News & World Report's annual ranking. * Learn more about us on our official YouTube channel ... A Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm schedule with paid holidays, with a combination of time spent in ...

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Radio/TV Assistant

Lafayette School Corporation

Lafayette, IN • On-site

$15.40/hr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Lafayette School Corporation rating

4.4

Company rating: 4.4 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

610th of 636 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Position Type:
Support Staff/Radio/TV Assistant
Date Posted:
4/23/2025
Location:
Lafayette Jefferson High SchoolPOSITION TITLE: Radio/TV Assistant
HOURS: 8:30am-2:45pm Monday through Friday when school is in session (29 Hours per week)
WAGE: $15.40 per hour
BENETIFS: PTO
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Radio/TV Assistant works directly under the supervision of the Radio/TV teacher. The assistant is responsible for assisting with the overall operation of the Radio/TV program at Jefferson High School.
REPORTS TO:
The Program Aide works under the supervision of the Radio/TV instructor and ultimately reports directly to the building administrator or their designee.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School Diploma

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Typical duties assigned to the Radio/TV Assistant may include, but are not limited to the following:
RADIO
  • Monitor daily operation of WJEF-FM
  • Troubleshoot and correct technical problems that occur
  • Proof WJEF-FM Program and Transmitter logs for errors as per FCC law
  • Organize and check WJEF-FM Emergency Alert logs as per FCC law
  • Maintain program log archive as per FCC law
  • Assist with the installation of radio equipment
  • Train radio assistants and monitor the assistants' operation of WJEF-FM
  • Schedule sign-up sheets for after-school music/game broadcast shifts
  • Supervise students during after-school music shifts as necessary
  • Produce and schedule weekly Coaches' Show for WJEF (when produced)
  • Work evening and weekend control room supervising shifts as needed (additional pay)
  • Be on call for radio station problems
  • Learn and have working knowledge of Digital Jukebox, RockIt DJ Pro, and Pro Tools software.
  • Assist with and record voice tracks for WJEF automation program
TELEVISION
  • On call for teachers in classrooms to troubleshoot technical problems
  • Record off-air program requests for corporation staff and facility within copyright guidelines
  • (cable and DirecTV)
  • Assist in arranging for the recording of classroom presentations, guest speakers, and student teachers
  • Working knowledge of Final Cut Pro editing software
  • Assist student teachers with classroom recording and editing
  • Check out and keep track of video cameras/equipment for staff and students
  • Make video copies for staff members and students/LSC
  • Clean and do minimal light maintenance on equipment
  • Assist with the installation of new equipment
  • Operation of the Jefferson HS IPTV Channel
  • Assist in troubleshooting technical problems in television control
  • Assist teachers with problems related to video playback from computers/LCD projectors
  • Deliver and set up video equipment for classroom teachers as requested.
  • Assist LSC staff members with video production as needed (Kindergarten Video)
LAFAYETTE EDUCATIONAL ACCESS CHANNEL 5
  • Type and update information screens on Educational Access Channel 5
  • Supervise and monitor Educational Access Channel 5 for technical problems and consult Comcast Cable as necessary
RADIO/TELEVISION CLASSROOM
  • Substitute when the teacher is out of the facility at meetings or absent, allowing class to continue as usual (this will usually be during the RTV class only)
  • Write passes for students for access to the facility
MASS MEDIA CLASS:
  • Assist with the production unit during the second nine-week period
  • Assist with student auditions for the RTV class
  • Assist with classroom operations when needed
RTV CLASS:
  • Help supervise all RTV students. Assist with the instruction and operation of radio and television equipment.
  • Instruct radio students on the operation of WJEF-FM, filling out the program log, transmitter log and
  • following music rotation
  • Assist students with project production as necessary- video editing and recording
  • Keep current with the use of Final Cut Studio software
  • Assist with classroom operations
  • Be familiar with different video files and the use of iDVD software; DVD production and copying.
ADMINISTRATIVE
  • Organize and be responsible for daily announcements at the beginning of the 2nd period
  • Answer the telephone, screen calls, and take messages
  • Call for new equipment price quotes as necessary
  • Call equipment manufacturers for repairs on equipment
  • Greet visitors to Radio/Television
  • Conduct tours of the facility
MISCELLANEOUS
  • Record hourly attendance when necessary
  • Confer with the Director of Radio/TV daily on the operation of the Radio/TV facility
  • Access to staff and students without disrupting the teacher and class

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