RADIO PRODUCTION SPECIALIST 35322

05/01/92 B

This is the second 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 produce and develop radio programs and features within an agency, college or university for presentation or broadcasting purposes. This class is distinguished from the Radio Production Assistant Specialist by the responsibility to determine program topics and to develop the programs for broadcasts.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of considerable difficulty which involves coordinating production activities to produce radio programs and features for broadcasts. Activities involved in producing programs and features include identifying topics, coordinating and conducting interviews, gathering research material, selecting appropriate messages, writing scripts and announcements, and broadcasting and announcing programs. Positions also operate broadcast equipment to produce and edit information; and train students, wage employees, volunteers, and technicians in the operation of equipment and the execution of proper procedures. Positions may produce special programming such as live remote broadcasts; and participate in marketing products, workshops, demonstrations, and/or the development of new programming concepts.

Supervision Given: Supervision is typically not a factor; however, positions may give technical guidance and train Radio Production Assistant Specialists, wage employees, volunteers, and students.

Supervision Received: Positions in this class receive direction from a faculty member or other agency manager.

Scope: Positions in this class facilitate operations and activities in the production of radio programming.

Impact of Actions: Decisions have a moderate affect on program content for broadcasts or presentations and the positive or negative professional image of the station as it relates to technical and quality standards of programming, production, and operations, and client relations.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal and external contacts with university departmental personnel, personnel from other agencies, media representatives, and with the general public for the purpose of providing and obtaining program information.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of radio programming operations within guidelines of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and National Public Radio (NPR); of journalism and communications techniques; of audio techniques; and of broadcast practices.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to operate audio equipment; to edit audio tapes; and to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to develop radio programming and special features; and to perform broadcasting activities.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: A permit issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is required for positions functioning as radio announcers.

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

Level and Type of Experience: Considerable experience in communications, journalism, or broadcasting involving radio production and programming, or related activities.

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

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