Join Our Team at Montana State University Billings
Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region. The following are reasons why you should join our team :
- Work-life balance
- Holidays-10 paid holidays per year and 1 Floating Holiday
- Vacation- 15 days per year (New Employees to 10 years; after 10 years the accrual rate increases)
- Sick Leave - Earned at an accrual rate of .0416125 for each hour in pay status.
- Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
- Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
- Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable
- Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths
- Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
KEMC provides in-depth news, public affairs, and cultural programming to a general adult audience in Montana and northern Wyomingmore specifically, news which focuses on meaning and detail; public affairs which offers complete expression of ideas and the opportunity for listener discussion; and cultural programming expressing heritage and innovation in the arts and humanities.
Working under the supervision of KEMC's General Manager and Chief Engineer, the Broadcast Operations Specialist coordinates the aggregation, processing, and integration of broadcast programming from various national and regional programming sources.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in the regular operation and maintenance of KEMC's broadcast automation softwareProvides technical support to other control room operators on the operation of automation softwareProvides content updates to and general maintenance on the station website, and assists in implementing KEMC's social media strategyAssists in the maintenance of KEMC's broadcast information technology networkProvides initial IT assistance to station staff, acts as a liaison to IT for further assistanceOther duties as assigned, may include, but not limited to : control room operator duties (fill-in due to illness, vacations); station fundraising or other public station activitiesQualities
Facility with computer network infrastructureProficiency with radio automation softwareAbility to describe complex actions in an understandable mannerFacility with website editing / design softwareTroubleshooting and communication skillsKnowledge of computer hardware and operating systemsAbility to perform multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to work autonomously, without direct supervisionUnderstanding of public radio broadcasting practicesAsk for help from station staff when confronted with unfamiliar station duties / tasksRequired Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor's degree in related fieldFacility with computer network infrastructureAbility to describe complex actions in an understandable mannerFacility with website editing / design softwareTroubleshooting and communication skillsAbility to perform multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to work autonomously, without direct supervisionPreferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Proficiency with radio automation softwareUnderstanding of public radio broadcasting practicesPrior experience in public mediaOn-Air experience at a radio stationMontana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. The University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services, veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University's mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.
Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee's ability to perform the duties of the job.
To claim veteran's preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu.