KCSU-FM Program Director (Work-Study)
90.5 KCSU-FM Program Director Job Description + Application Packet
The mission of KCSU is to teach students to collaboratively operate a radio station that offers audio & multi-media education by providing hands-on learning experiences that amplify student voices to create content informing and inspiring our listeners.
KCSU is looking for students interested in learning by doing and gaining knowledge through experience. Interested applicants are not expected to know everything about journalism, broadcasting or radio equipment.
Programming Director Overview: The Program Director oversees all programming at KCSU, focusing on our broadcast content. Together with the Station Manager, the Program Director works to build a broadcast schedule aimed at KCSU’s audience while holding true to the KCSU mission statement.
The Program Director is ultimately responsible for all DJ and volunteer attendance, training and performance. They will ensure quality programming for the station and assist the Station Manager in managing departments they oversee, which includes Music, Local, Sports, and News. Programming is also able to give disciplinary action as needed.
All KCSU positions pay $15 an hour. It is anticipated hours for this position will fluctuate.
- The Program Director works 18 hours a week for the 2025-26 academic year
- All KCSU staff positions must either be a CSU, Front Range, or local high school/college student enrolled for at least one credit hour.
Supervision given and received: The Program Director reports directly to the Station Manager and is advised by the General Manager. Programming supervises Music, News, Local, Sports, and Volunteers.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Quick response time to assist staff and volunteers.
- Good communication and friendly/welcoming demeanor.
- Knowledge or willingness to learn about the equipment the station uses, both in day-to-day broadcast and special events.
- Prior knowledge, awareness, experience, or willingness to learn how to handle workplace conflict, schedules and professionalism.
- Understanding good time management and priority goal setting skills.
Application Information: For more information about this position, please see the attached document titled “90.5 KCSU-FM Program Director Application.” Additional questions and/or concerns can be directed to the KCSU General Manager, Asher Korn: asher.korn@colostate.edu. For a full EOE and DEI statement (and other corporate info) visit: rmsmc.com/documents.
90.5 KCSU-FM Program Director Application
Thank you for your interest in the 90.5 KCSU-FM Program Director Position. This document includes all application instructions and has been created to assist you in the application process. Any questions can be directed to the KCSU General Manager, Asher Korn.
Your application should include:
- Resume
- One-page Cover letter addressed to KCSU General Manager, Asher Korn.
- Completed application form (see next page)
- Your vision for improvement of the KCSU Programming Schedule (current schedule available on kcsufm.com/program)
Instructions: Email a PDF of your completed application packet to asher.korn@colostate.edu by 5pm February 28th. In your email, please include all the times you are available for a 1 hour interview between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. March 3rd – 7th.
All paid KCSU staff are expected to apply for non-need work study in early April and use this for their position at KCSU, unless need based work study has been awarded. Work-Study Disclaimers:
- Colorado State University may conduct background checks on final candidates. Employee benefit information can be found on HR’s Website at https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/
- THIS IS THE WORK STUDY VERSION OF THIS JOB LISTING; applicant must be eligible for work study. (See the non-work study version of this job post if you do not qualify for work study).
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Hourly Pay Rate: All KCSU positions pay $15 an hour, with hours varying between departments/positions. It is anticipated hours for this position will fluctuate.
- The Program Director works 18 hours a week for the 2025-26 academic year
- All KCSU staff positions must either be a CSU, Front Range, or local high school/college student enrolled for at least one credit hour.
- Number of Openings: 1
- Start Date: May 19, 2025. Training dates will be communicated after an applicant has been selected for this role.
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Student Media Application
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