Unleash YOUR Potential With Us
As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.
WUCF
WUCF FM & TV are an NPR-affiliated public radio station and a PBS-affiliated public television station, licensed to and located at the University of Central Florida. We believe that attracting and retaining diverse staff is crucial to serving our community and fulfilling our mission to be Central Florida’s storytellers. As we continuously work to build a culture of belonging at WUCF; we encourage Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+ individuals, women, people with disabilities, veterans, and multigenerational talents are highly encouraged to apply.
The Opportunity:
The Broadcast Specialist II is vital to carry out WUCF’s mission of serving as Central Florida Storyteller. This position may require on-air duties as the content warrants.
Responsibilities:
- Pitch and research stories, book talent, write copy and help shape editorial high-quality content for WUCF on multiple platforms. This position may require on air duties as the content warrants.
- Works to support the Sr. Director of Content, Director of Production, Executive Producers to meet department deadlines
- Researches ideas for local content and conducts planning for shows and other shoots
- Assists with planning and producing strategic promotional plans
- Reviews and revises promotional production materials
- Records footage for local content
- Edits short and long form local content episodes and promotions
- Goes on location to lead or assist with recording events, feature stories, documentaries, and client production services
- Sends out details and necessary files for distribution
- Communicates productions internally and instructs interns
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with documentary producing and/or historical storytelling.
- Previous experience writing, shooting and editing content
Additional Application Materials Required:
Resume Tape or Reel with related storytelling content.
Are Benefits Important to You?
Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:
- Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
- Education assistance
- Flexible work environment
- And more…For more benefits information, to go to the UCF Employee Benefits page click here .
Who Are We?
Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.’s., certificates, and more.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with documentary producing and/or historical storytelling. Previous experience writing, shooting, and editing content.
Department
Commmunications and Marketing – WUCF TV
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$48,722.00 to Negotiable
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.
As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.