RADIO PRODUCTION ASSISTANT SPECIALIST 35321

05/01/92 E

This is the first class in the Radio Production series for positions that develop and produce programming for broadcast use in the operation of a radio station or for non-broadcast use such as audio presentations or features. Positions in this class provide technical and operational support to agency, college or university media organizations by performing tasks related to broadcast scheduling. This class is distinguished from the Radio Production Specialist class by the latter's responsibility for producing and developing radio programs and features for presentation or broadcasting purposes.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of moderate difficulty requiring the exercise of selectivity and independent judgment, within established guidelines and procedures in preparing station program guides, program logs and related schedules. Responsi-bilities include preparing program logs to schedule broadcasts, station breaks, and announcements; developing or researching information for the development of monthly program guides; maintaining tape libraries; editing and/or writing public service announcements; and/or preparing schedules for board operators to record programs sent via satellite.

Supervision Given: Supervision is typically not a factor; however, positions may advise and train students or wage employees.

Supervision Received: Positions in the class receive general supervision from a faculty member or other agency manager.

Scope: Positions in this class affect the accuracy and timeliness of broadcast scheduling and other programming activities within the unit.

Impact of Actions: Errors in the accuracy of developing program logs can result in time loss and confusion and negatively affect broadcast scheduling and recording activities.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal and external contacts with various State agency and non-profit organization representatives regarding public services announcements; and with other radio stations personnel regarding interchanging programs.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of the guidelines of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), and National Public Radio (NPR); and of journalism and communication techniques.

Skills: Working skill in keyboarding.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to organize work and make independent decisions; to collect, assemble, and process information; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to interpret and apply rules and regulations; and to write and edit announcements.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with course work in broadcast journalism, communications, English or a related field.

Level and Type of Experience: Some experience in journalism, communications, broadcasting, public relations, or related experience.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This is a new class created as a result of the Information series study as a part of the Classification Review/Specification Update Program. This class was established in May 1992.