Lafayette School
Lafayette School is hiring: Radio/TV Assistant in Lafayette
Lafayette School, Lafayette, IN, US, 47903
Position Type:
Support Staff/Radio/TV Assistant
Date Posted:
4/23/2025
Location:
Lafayette Jefferson High School POSITION 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:
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Typical duties assigned to the Radio/TV Assistant may include, but are not limited to the following:
RADIO
Support Staff/Radio/TV Assistant
Date Posted:
4/23/2025
Location:
Lafayette Jefferson High School POSITION 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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