We’re hiring! WRFL is now accepting applications for five Board of Directors positions. If you are a current UK student and interested in becoming WRFL’s Programming Director II, Production Director II, Local Music Director, Library Director, or Design Director, you can fill out your application at wrfl.fm/apply. Below, see the eligibility criteria and descriptions of each position.
Here are the eligibility requirements to apply:
- Must be a full-time or part-time student enrolled at the University of Kentucky
- Must have and maintain a 2.0 GPA minimum during their terms on the WRFL Board of Directors
- Must be in good standing with the University of Kentucky
- Must satisfy WRFL membership requirements
- If you don’t currently satisfy WRFL Membership Requirements you must be available to complete WRFL Membership Requirements on a timeline determined by the General Manager and Station Advisor
Programming Director II position description:
- Assisting Programming Director I with creating and overseeing WRFL’s broadcast schedule
- Assisting Programming Director I with fill requests and substitutions
- Being on call 24/7 for programming emergencies
- Assisting the Music Director in populating the playbox by reviewing albums on a weekly basis, as needed
- Assisting Programming Director I with fills and substitution management
- Pay is $12/hour at a maximum of 20 hours per week (year-long and continues during the summer). In addition to hourly pay, each Programming Director receives a yearly half-tuition stipend
Production Director II position description:
- Overseeing all original productions in conjunction with the Production Director I, Development Director, Programming Director, and the Local Music Director
- Original productions include: General promos, artist IDs, block-shows, Safe Harbor announcements, campus calendars, and underwriting announcements; WRFL Live! production; and any live, on-air, or recorded performances requiring production assistance
- Overseeing the maintenance, repair, and replacement of live production gear
- Coordinating production for WRFL concerts and events
- Updating the Instant Replay and traffic items in the Traffic Guide on a regular basis
- Pay is $12/hour at a maximum of 20 hours per week (year-long and continues during the summer)
Local Music Director position description:
- Overseeing booking, production, and promotion of WRFL Live!, in conjunction with the Production Directors and Promotions Team
- Building close relationships with local artists
- Populating and maintaining the Local Music Playbox
- Organizing reviews of local music for FCC and content purposes
- Sending local music to the librarian to be put in the library
- Leading the production of one WRFL Live Compilation album per show schedule
- Pay is $12/hour at a maximum of 20 hours per week (year-long and continues during the summer)
Library Director position description:
- Maintenance and organization of WRFL’s media collection, in physical and digital formats, including vinyl, CD, cassette tape, and digital formats
- Overseeing WRFL’s library volunteers
- Purchasing requested music
- Maintenance of Archive Playbox
- Pay is $12/hour at a maximum of 20 hours per week (year-long and continues during the summer)
Design Director position description:
- Overseeing the creation of the RiFLe, WRFL’s zine, tri-annually (once per show cycle)
- Overseeing the visual aesthetic and overall branding of WRFL materials, including the website
- Producing graphics for events and social media, including posters, handbills, infographics, etc.
- Designing promotional merchandise like stickers, t-shirts, etc.
- Creating any other materials requiring graphic design work
- Pay is $12/hour at a maximum of 20 hours per week (year-long and continues during the summer)
Once again, go to wrfl.fm/apply to fill out your application! If you have any questions about the positions or application, feel free to reach out to our General Manager at gm@wrfl.fm. You must apply by March 21, 2022, at noon!