Jobs

KWVA is the only place on campus where UO students can gain production and radio operation experience. In addition to the stipend positions listed below, check out our volunteer and DJ/announcer opportunities. Use Handshake to browse and apply for open positions.

Stipend and Hourly Positions

These student positions are open to full-time enrolled UO students only. For questions or more information, email the general manager, gm@kwvaradio.org. 

  • DJ Director: The DJ Director oversees all on-air content and is responsible for hiring and training DJs. 
  • Music Director: This position’s responsibilities include organizing the music library, being the contact with promoters, compiling the weekly charts, and maintaining relationships with music labels. 
  • Assistant Music Director: This position assists the music director with charting, sharing the charts via web and social media, and overseeing the music blog. 
  • News Director: The news director is responsible for the daily broadcast of live campus news productions and the coordination and oversight of talk shows. This position recruits, oversees, and trains reporting staff. 
  • Sports Director: The sports director is responsible for the broadcast of live sports and the weekly sports talk program. This position recruits, oversees, and trains sports reporting staff. 
  • Assistant Sports Director: This position assists the sports director with the broadcast of live sports and the weekly sports talk program and helps with recruitment and training of sports reporting staff. 
  • Production Director: This position oversees the quality of all broadcasts from the production standpoint and works with the other KWVA departments to produce pre-recorded materials for broadcast. This position also coordinates the weekly Live Sessions band performances on Sundays. 
  • Marketing Director: The marketing director oversees all outreach activities, station promotion, social media, and relationships with venues and bands. 
  • Office Assistants: There are generally three to four office assistants who help with the daily clerical operations of KWVA.  

How to Apply

Stop by the station and pick up a volunteer application (DJ, news, or sports), or apply to open staff positions on Handshake.