Orange Media Network – KBVR-FM Productions Director

Overview

Orange Media Network – KBVR-FM Productions Director Jobs in Corvallis, USA at Oregon State University

Position: Orange Media Network – KBVR-FM Productions Director 2026-2027

This recruitment will be used to fill one part‑time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) KBVR‑FM Productions Director for the Orange Media Network at Oregon State University (OSU).

Summary: The KBVR‑FM Productions Director is responsible for coordinating, creating, recording, and uploading all audio production work for KBVR‑FM, including public service announcements, grants, station IDs, promos, and other special recordings.

Students in this position will learn communication, critical thinking, professionalism, teamwork and technology.

Employment Dates & Compensation

• Full Start:
September 8, 2026 to June 15, 2027

• Pay Rate: 10 hours per week, at $652 per month.

Position Duties

• Reach out to campus and community organizations to produce a minimum of two local public service announcements (PSAs) per week: one PSA that represents an organization for the year, followed by event PSAs
• Work with FM Station Manager to produce announcements for university‑wide alerts (including, but not limited to, vaccine clinics, emergency alerts)
• Help 2‑4 DJs record a show‑specific promos, legal IDs, and show bumpers each term
• Send weekly announcements to DJs about new PSAs, promos, legal IDs or grants
• Review copy of all PSAs to ensure they are appropriate for KBVR‑FM and meet FCC guidelines
• Produce audio grants each term as they come for each business that underwrites with KBVR‑FM
• Host 1‑2 DJ info sessions per term as delegated by the Station Manager
• Meet with FM Station manager to get contact information for student org leadership, and meet with student org leaders in person to discuss creating PSAs
• Contribute to Cassette music blog at least once per term
• Be proficient in the Wide Orbit music scheduling software and Wheatstone equipment in the DJ booth
• As needed work with Music Director to ingest new music into the rotators and remove outdated music and ensure all tracks are FCC‑clean or labeled if they are not FCC‑clean
• Participate in training new DJs as assigned by station manager
• Post to KBVR‑FM social media as directed by the social media calendar

Communication

• Respond to emails, messages and phone calls the same day, professionally representing OMN
• Notify adviser immediately should any ethical, legal, personnel or controversial problems occur
• Hold and post regular office hours each week for Orange Media Network, at least half of which should be during regular business hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday). Hours may vary during different stages of the term
• Follow all OMN policies and procedures and hold all staff and volunteers to them as well
• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
  • High School student:
    Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home‑schooling program
  • Undergraduate and post‑baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
  • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
  • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
  • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

• * International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full‑time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS ). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS ), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Additional

Required Qualifications

• Is knowledgeable of FCC rules and requirements
• Is knowledgeable of the SPJ Code of Ethics
• Is a strong writer, communicator and comfortable with public speaking
• Is experienced with coaching and with giving and receiving feedback
• Able to remain professional and calm when working with difficult individuals and situations
• Is knowledgeable and experienced in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and partners

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Had been a paid member of staff of the cohort for at least one term
• Had prior attendance and participation in OMN Training Camp
• Is knowledgeable in live on‑air radio operations, including Wide Orbit and Wheatstone equipment in DJ booth

Work Conditions / Schedule

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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Title: Orange Media Network – KBVR-FM Productions Director

Company: Oregon State University

Location: Corvallis, USA

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