Student Podcast Coordinator
- Employer
- The University of Kansas
- Location
- University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
We are currently hiring one Student Podcast Coordinator.
The Dole Institute has started a podcast called “From the Balcony,” which is produced and hosted by student(s) in the Student Advisory Board. The Student Podcast Coordinator reports to the Director of Programs and Student Affairs and meets regularly with the Dole Institute Director.
About our podcast: Just off the Senate Republican Leader's office at the U.S. Capitol Building lies a balcony with a sweeping view of the National Mall. It was here that Senator Bob Dole struck many of his famous bipartisan deals, worked the phones, and gave interviews. Upon his retirement from the U.S. Senate in 1996, the chamber unanimously approved to rename it the "Robert J. Dole Balcony." Our first-ever podcast, “From the Balcony”, brings that spirit to life by providing a place for candid, thoughtful, and engaging conversations on public policy and the defining issues of today.
Hours: 7-12 hours per week, Monday-Friday, including both daytime office hours, meetings, and evening events.Job Description50% - Program Development and Execution:
- Brainstorm guest topics and speakers, work with the Director and Director of Programs and Student Affairs to approve podcast topics and guests.
- Formally invite podcast guests and send them information on how to prepare for the interview.
- Research topics and draft interview questions.
- Coordinate podcast logistics, such as setting up the microphone and other equipment.
- Arrange for a location to film podcast in the Dole Institute building.
- Attend 1 SAB recruitment event and 4 SAB meetings each semester and promote the podcast.
- Edit short video clips of the podcast and work with the student marketing intern in promoting the series on social media. Encourage guest speakers to also share on their platforms.
- Respond to all work-related emails in a timely manner, including guest speaker correspondence.
- Attend the weekly student marketing meetings and weekly meetings with the Director and Director of Programs and Student Affairs.
- When in the Dole Institute office, provide administrative support including answering the phone, greeting visitors, and assisting with special projects as assigned by staff.
- Assist with general event set-up and tear-down including moving chairs, tables, and other event related furniture at some evening events, which are usually Tuesday-Thursday evenings.
- Served at least one semester and be a member in good standing on the Dole Institute Student Advisory Board as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook programs as evidenced by application materials.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
- Past experience with video editing (we use Riverside for recording and editing, but similar experience would be helpful) as evidenced by application materials.
- Past participation in Dole Institute events or programs as evidenced by application materials.
- Minimum of 15 months remaining as a student at KU as evidenced by application materials.
- Previous experience with interviewing guests for either coursework or for other online mediums as evidenced by application materials.
- Eligible for federal work study.
- During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
- It's required to be a current, active SAB member to apply for this position.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
(3) Flexible availability Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some availability Tuesday-Thursday evenings to work at Dole Institute programs.Additional Candidate InstructionsFor a complete application, please attach as one document:
- A cover letter containing an assessment of your skills related to the required and preferred qualifications as well as topic ideas you would be interested in covering if hired as the Student Podcast Coordinator; Please indicate in your cover letter all student positions at the Dole Institute that are of interest.
- A resume or curriculum vitae.
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