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Title: STUDENT: Assistant Producer
VP Area: VP - Media
Department: Faith Radio Network
Position Compensation: $13.80 per hour
Location: University Campus - St. Paul, Minnesota

Who We Are:
Northwestern is a faith-driven community, UNWavering in our Christ-centered principles and identity as those who profess faith in Jesus. Rooted in the unshakable foundation of God’s Word and our calling to impact His world, our mission and vision flow from these core values, expressed through Christ-centered higher education at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and through gospel outreach and faithfulness with Northwestern Media.

Position Summary:
To assist the Executive Producer in creating on-air content for Faith Radio.

This position is for the 2026-2027 academic year. 

Key Responsibilities:
• Record, edit and produce long-form and short form programs for use on Faith Radio.
• Repackage audio for on-air use in both long and short form programming.
• Assist Executive Producer and show host(s) in researching topics and scheduling guests.
• Assist in professional communication with guests and publicist, helping us maintain good guest and programmer relations.
• Assist Executive Producer and show host(s) with outlining and scripting transitional audio peices for programs.
• Ensure all content adheres to brand standards, best practices, and is in alignment with our mission.
• Complete additional digital media and marketing-related tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties as request or assigned.

Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students and listeners, all employees serve as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students as they grow intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to maturity in their faith.

Qualifications:
• Technically competent with experience working with editing and mixing audio in Adobe Audition, or similar software.
• Able to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner.
• Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community

Key Skills:
• Independent & Teamwork: Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision.
• Confidentiality: Maintains discretion and handles sensitive information appropriately.
• Organizational Skills: Strong time management and problem-solving abilities; able to prioritize and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Technical Proficiency: Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and related software.
• Written & Verbal Communication: Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills. Able to promote Northwestern in a compelling and engaging manner.
• Punctuality & Initiative: Prompt, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting responsibilities.
• Background Check: Must pass background check as a condition of employment.

Work Environment:
The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university or Christian owned and operated radio station alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of Northwestern, and an agreement to abide by all Northwestern policies.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.