Breeze TV Executive Producer - IE

Working Title: Breeze TV Executive Producer - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Arts and Letters

Department: 900100 - Breeze Payroll

Pay Rate: Other

Specify Range or Amount: Per Edition

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 

About JMU:

Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

General Information:

The Breeze is hiring an Executive Producer as a key leader in the creation of a weekly
newscast affiliated with The Breeze. This position begins work in April and continues into the next academic year.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Responsible for understanding, stacking and reviewing all scripts that go into the
newscast.
⁃ Final decision-making on the placement of stories within the newscast.
⁃ The executive producer works with the managing editors to copy-edit each script on the
day of the newscast.
⁃ The executive producer is responsible for inputting all scripts into the news-producing
software and allotting the time reporters have for their stories, as well as allotting time for
any recurring segment the newscast contains.
⁃ Works with studio director going through all scripts and rundown to make sure the
commands are correct, and the studio director understands every nuance of the show.
⁃ Responsible for decision-making during a live newscast.

Qualifications:

- Ideal candidate will have served on Breeze TV for at least one semester
- Ability to lead a team toward a common goal
- Writing, editing, broadcast and management skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
-Excellent communication skills

Additional Posting Information:

- Ability to lead a team
⁃ Ability to meet deadlines
⁃ Ability to edit video
⁃ Ability to write and edit scripts
⁃ Experience in formatting a news show
⁃ Knowledgable about journalism ethics
⁃ Ability to guide and teach new members

Conditions of Employment:  

Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.