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WUNC Broadcast Operations Assistant

North Carolina Public Radio WUNC
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The Broadcast Operations Assistant will work alongside WUNC’s operations and programming staff members to ensure that shows, underwriting and promotions air over the broadcast signal as forecast on the station program log. 

The position will include the following specific duties:

  • The Broadcast Operations Assistant will work with the station underwriting team to assign underwriting credits using Visual Traffic (VT) to the daily program log. This person will also coordinate with the underwriting team on airchecks as well as reconcile the daily program log to verify that credits and breaks aired as written on the log. 
  • The Broadcast Operations Assistant will build and maintain show/daily templates in both VT and Wide Orbit, the stations automation and playback system. This person will also oversee acquisition and scheduling of new programs from Content Depot and PRX Exchange. This candidate will also manage on screen metadata entry using Rapid. 
  • The Broadcast Operations Assistant will record evening and weekend automation as well as coordinate with on-air hosts regarding log and program changes. This person will also fill in as an on-air host as needed.

The Candidate: The Broadcast Operations Assistant will have experience in the basics of on-air operations.

Leading candidates will have:

  • Familiarity with Visual Traffic and Wide Orbit.
  • Demonstrated skill and experience as an on-air host.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and meet deadlines working with materials from a variety of sources and collaborators.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues effectively and collaboratively.

Interested candidates must apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/323873.  Candidates should be prepared to attach a current CV, cover letter, and references. If you have links to hosting or related experience, you can attach it as the “Other Document” in the related part of the application.  The deadline to apply is September 2, 2026. 

 

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.