Journalism 9 - Radio Station Staff

Responsible for the overall operation of a station. This position requires business knowledge, leadership ability and a technical understanding of how a station operates.

• Station Manager

• General Manager

• Operation Manager

• Human Resource Manager

In charge of the day to day operation of the station. The station manager must have effective personnel management skills and thorough knowledge of all aspects of a broadcast operation.

• Operation Manager

• General Manager

• Station Manager

• HR Officer

Responsible for the entire on-air product, the program director governs the sound of the station. With control over production, talent, work schedules, and program schedules. The program directors objectives support the goals of the general manager and the general sales manager.

• Radio Program Director

• Station Technician

• General Manager

• Station Engineer

Writes commercial and promotional copy in support of the station's sales, marketing and promotional efforts.

• News Writer

• Book Writer

• Thesis Writer

• Copy Writer

Assists the program director in selecting new recordings to be played as they are submitted by record companies. Also manages the station's music library and submits all music royalty returns for PPL and PRS.

• Station Manager

• Online Manager

• Music Director

• Video Director

News Editor

The News Editor runs the news department. They assign stories to staff reporters, monitors wire service and is involved with identifying the important news issues within the community.

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News Reporter

Radio Reporters identify and research news stories then present them on air to a wide range of different audiences. Some of their work is office or newsroom-based, but they are expected to spend much of their time out and about gathering information, witnessing and recording events, and interviewing those involved.

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Sports Director

Similar to the news director position. Sports directors often handle the play-by-play coverage of local sporting events.

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Chief Engineer

The Chief engineer is responsible for the technology necessary to put the station's programming "on-the-air" within the station's broadcast area. The engineer works to maintain existing broadcasting capabilities and provide quick solutions to problems that may arise with the transmitter, studio and other related equipment.

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Station Announcers

Announcers are the radios station's voice and are often the people with whom the public identifies. This person introduces programs and music, reads commercial copy and public service announcements, and is involved in the overall public presentation of the station.

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