Orange Media Network - KBVR-FM Productions Director 2026-2027

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: about 21 hours ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Orange Media Network - KBVR-FM Productions Director 2026-2027
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) KBVR-FM Productions Director for the Orange Media Network at Oregon State University (OSU).
Summary: The KBVR-FM Productions Director is responsible for coordinating, creating, recording, and uploading all audio production work for KBVR-FM, including public service announcements, grants, station IDs, promos, and other special recordings.
Students in this position will learn communication, critical thinking, professionalism, teamwork and technology
Employment Dates
●     Full Start: Sept. 8, 2026 to June 15, 2027
Pay Rate: 
●      Full Start: 10 hours per week, at $652 per month        
Transferable Skill Development
OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:
Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Professionalism
Position Duties
KBVR-FM Productions Director Responsibilities
  • Reach out to campus and community organizations to produce a minimum of two local public service announcements (PSAs) per week: one PSA that represents an organization for the year, followed by event PSAs
  • Work with FM Station Manager to produce announcements for university-wide alerts (including, but not limited to, vaccine clinics, emergency alerts)
  • Help 2-4 DJs record a show specific promos, legal IDs, and show bumpers each term
  • Regularly record new legal IDs
  • Send weekly announcements to DJs about new PSAs, promos, legal IDs or grants
  • Review copy of all PSAs to ensure they are appropriate for KBVR-FM and meet FCC guidelines
  • Produce audio grants each term as they come for each business that underwrites with KBVR-FM
  • Host 1-2 DJ info sessions per term as delegated by the Station Manager
  • Meet with FM Station manager to get contact information for student org leadership, and meet with student org leaders in person to discuss creating PSAs
  • Contribute to Cassette music blog at least once per term
  • Be proficient in the Wide Orbit music scheduling software and Wheatstone equipment in the DJ booth
  • As needed work with Music Director to ingest new music into the rotators and remove outdated music and ensure all tracks are FCC-clean or labeled if they are not FCC-clean
  • Participate in training new DJs as assigned by station manager 
  • Post to KBVR-FM social media as directed by the social media calendar
  • Attend weekly cohort meeting
  • Other duties as assigned by the adviser


Communication
  • Respond to emails, messages and phone calls the same day, professionally representing OMN
  • Notify adviser immediately should any ethical, legal, personnel or controversial problems occur

Collaboration
  • Hold and post regular office hours each week for Orange Media Network, at least half of which should be during regular business hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday). Hours may vary during different stages of the term
  • Follow all OMN policies and procedures and hold all staff and volunteers to them as well
  • Act professionally
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

  • Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
  • Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
  • Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
    • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
    • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
    • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
    • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
    • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*


*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
  • Is knowledgeable of FCC rules and requirements
  • Is knowledgeable of the SPJ Code of Ethics
  • Is a strong writer, communicator and comfortable with public speaking
  • Is organized and reliable
  • Is a strong writer, communicator and comfortable with public speaking
  • Is experienced with coaching and with giving and receiving feedback
  • Able to remain professional and calm when working with difficult individuals and situations
  • Is knowledgeable and experienced in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and partners
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Had been a paid member of staff of the cohort for at least one term
  • Had prior attendance and participation in OMN Training Camp
  • Previous radio or audio production experience
  • Is knowledgeable in live on-air radio operations, including Wide Orbit and Wheatstone equipment in DJ booth
Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P13043SE
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/08/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/15/2027
Posting Date 04/10/2026
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 04/30/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
For additional information please contact: Garret Gravink at gravinkg@oregonstate.edu
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
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