WLUW is hiring!
WLUW is hiring for our Executive Staff! Read below for more information about all open positions…
MUSIC DIRECTOR:
WLUW is seeking a current Loyola student to join executive staff as a Music Director. The role of Music Director oversees our music library, on-air rotation, as well as weekly music charts.
Every week MD’s listen to new releases and add the best to our on-air rotation and music library to keep it fresh. As an MD, you will chart these and our weekly top thirty to the NACC.
As an MD you will also be working directly with labels, radio promoters, and artists via email and phone on new releases to determine if they are a good fit for WLUW’s sound. You will also be using these contacts to coordinate interviews with artists and coordinate festival coverage for Pitchfork, Riot Fest, Lolla, and more. Other responsibilities include organizing and publishing articles on the station’s blog, and reviewing albums.
This position requires strong communication skills, knowledge of the station’s format sound, and strong motivation to meet weekly deadlines.
To qualify, must:
Be comfortable emailing labels, promo companies and talent with a level of professionalism
Have some experience using website software such as WordPress
Some experience using Adobe Audition for editing interviews
Ability to meet strict weekly deadlines
To apply please email your resume and any questions to eprillaman@luc.edu AND musicdeptwluw@gmail.com by April 10. Also be sure to include some of your favorite artists / albums you’ve been listening to recently!
PROGRAM DIRECTOR:
WLUW is currently seeking a current Loyola student to join executive staff as our Program Director. This is a time intensive job with responsibilities including: Interviewing and training new student DJs, crafting the quarterly on-air schedule, organizing on-air sessions with bands, leading tours and assisting other staff members in show and festival coverage when available.
To qualify, must:
Be comfortable interfacing with students, Community members and other studio visitors
Ability to be on call for questions/studio issues
Have strong organization and written communication skills
DJ experience not required, but preferred
To apply please email your resume and any questions to eprillaman@luc.edu AND wluwprogramming@gmail.com by April 10th.
PRODUCTION DIRECTOR:
We are currently looking for a student interested in filling the WLUW Production Director position. If you really dig production work and have some audio editing expertise, feel free to send your resume to wluwproduction@gmail.com.
You would be responsible for the following:
Producing and editing audio content for WLUW, including PSAs, promos, station IDs, and underwriting announcements
Uploading audio content for airplay on WLUW
Submitting audio award entries for various organizations like CBI, IBA, and IBS
Maintaining studio equipment and training students on using the equipment
Seeking new underwriting opportunities and maintaining current clients
Working alongside the WLUW exec staff as needed with various tasks
Assisting WLUW staff with on-campus and off-campus events and festivals
Experience with editing software such as Adobe Audition and Audacity is strongly preferred
To apply please email your resume and any questions to eprillaman@luc.edu AND wluwproduction@gmail.com by April 10th.
