Works directly with the program director to supervise all public affairs programming for WZIS.

Indiana State University student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.

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No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.

Duties include:  Assist in recruiting and training of student workers who can gather information, write news stories, and produce a regularly scheduled newscast.  Assist in recruiting and training of student workers who can produce high-quality interview programs on relevant and interesting public affairs topics.  Serve as an on-air news and public affairs host when necessary.  Supervise unpaid student workers who work on public affairs programming and ensure that all scheduled duties are performed.  If appropriate, designate experienced student workers as assistant news and public affairs directors.  Assist in the acquisition of shows produced by other programming services.  Maintain the station’s public affairs archives.  Coordinate with other directors to ensure that programs are broadcast as scheduled.  Maintain a record of public affairs programming dealing with significant community issues as part of the station’s “public file.”  Assist in the development of a diverse news and public affairs programming schedule that reflects the university’s mission to provide an educational, noncommercial broadcasting service while also offering a learning opportunity for student staff members.  Work with station personnel and campus groups to produce live public affairs programming.  Work with the program director and the webmaster to develop relevant and timely public affairs-related content for WISU’s website. Performs other duties as assigned.