About Augustana College
Augustana College is a nationally recognized college of the liberal arts and sciences dedicated to investing in engaged learning, maximizing student potential, and strengthening community partnerships— the guiding priorities of our Bold & Boundless Strategic Plan (2024‑29). For our 2,500 students from all backgrounds, Augustana provides a transformative experience that integrates rigorous academics, hands‑on learning, and mentorship to prepare graduates for meaningful careers and lifelong success.
Job Title
Music Director
Hours
Part‑time, 25 per week
Reports To
General Manager, WVIK
Overview
WVIK Classical, the Quad Cities’ 24/7 classical music broadcast and digital service, has an amazing opportunity to join and help design the future of this relatively new service. While WVIK has been broadcasting classical music since 1980, this 24/7 service to the Quad Cities only began in 2023. We seek an energetic, creative person to join our team as our Music Director. This position serves a dual role: as an announcer for classical music and the lead creative voice on WVIK Classical’s broadcast side. In this position, you would oversee music selection across platforms, help define the station’s sound to be inclusive, and expand the canon of classical music, curate the station’s library, host an on‑air shift, and serve a public‑facing role at events for both WVIK and other community partners.
Job Duties
- Assist in crafting the internal philosophy for programming/presenting music, developing innovative strategies for music discovery
- Help create and modify playlists
- Curate library using MusicMaster; audition new releases for inclusion
- Host on‑air shift
- Track playlists to ensure proper diversity of programming
- Cultivate relationships with regional music/arts organizations and participate in community outreach
- Help assess and select programming from national providers
- Participate in campaigns to increase audience across platforms
- Serve as an on‑air host during concert broadcasts
- Assist in planning and execution of membership drives
- Prepare quarterly Sound Exchange report, FCC issues report, and other reports as needed
- Represent WVIK through direct contact and at public events in the Quad Cities, Galesburg, Iowa City, Dubuque and other nearby metropolitan areas; seek opportunities within the Augustana campus and the Quad City business community to establish partnerships and foster long‑term relationships to the benefit of all parties
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated radio broadcast announcing ability and basic radio operation skills
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience as a classical music host/music director or related experience
- Extensive knowledge of classical music
- Strong familiarity with AudioVault (or equivalent automation software) and MusicMaster (or similar scheduling software)
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, or at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired are necessary.
WVIK values diverse skill sets. We are prepared to offer full‑time employment to candidates who demonstrate experience in any of the following areas in addition to those listed above:
- Broadcast Operations
- Corporate Support and Sponsorships
- Audio Production
- Marketing and Community Engagement
Pay and Benefits
This position is budgeted to pay $15.45–$19.39 per hour determined by experience and skill set. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support the needs of employees. Part‑time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Life insurance, disability insurance, and supplemental insurance programs
- Retirement plan with a generous company contribution
- Pro‑rated paid time off/holiday benefits
- Pro‑rated tuition benefits for employees and their family members
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to company facilities (gym, pool, health center, etc.)
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a frequent basis. Also required is the ability to listen, hear, speak, climb stairs, bend, stoop, and stand intermittently for long periods of time. Must possess or be able to acquire a valid driver’s license.
Special Requirements
As key personnel representing the Station & College to the community, this position requires excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to relate to a diverse audience, and the ability and willingness to model the mission and high standard of behavior of Augustana College and WVIK. All prospective employees must pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
Augustana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is Augustana College’s policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
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