Radio​/TV Assistant

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Radio/TV Assistant
• Date Posted: 4/23/2025
• Location:
  
  Lafayette Jefferson High School

Position Title:

Radio/TV Assistant

Hours:

8:30am-2:45pm Monday through Friday when school is in session (29 Hours per week)

Wage: $15.40 per hour

Benefits: PTO

The Radio/TV Assistant works directly under the supervision of the Radio/TV teacher. The assistant is responsible for assisting with the overall operation of the Radio/TV program at Jefferson High School.

The Program Aide works under the supervision of the Radio/TV instructor and ultimately reports directly to the building administrator or their designee.

• High School Diploma

Typical duties assigned to the Radio/TV Assistant may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Monitor daily operation of WJEF-FM
• Troubleshoot and correct technical problems that occur
• Proof WJEF-FM Program and Transmitter logs for errors as per FCC law
• Organize and check WJEF-FM Emergency Alert logs as per FCC law
• Maintain program log archive as per FCC law
• Assist with the installation of radio equipment
• Train radio assistants and monitor the assistants’ operation of WJEF-FM
• Schedule sign‑up sheets for after‑school music/game broadcast shifts
• Supervise students during after‑school music shifts as necessary
• Produce and schedule weekly Coaches’ Show for WJEF (when produced)
• Work evening and weekend control room supervising shifts as needed (additional pay)
• Be on call for radio station problems
• Learn and have working knowledge of Digital Jukebox, Rock It DJ Pro, and Pro Tools software.
• Assist with and record voice tracks for WJEF automation program

• On call for teachers in classrooms to troubleshoot technical problems
• Record off‑air program requests for corporate staff and facility within copyright guidelines
• (cable and Direc
  
  TV)
• Assist in arranging for the recording of classroom presentations, guest speakers, and student teachers
• Working knowledge of Final Cut Pro editing software
• Assist student teachers with classroom recording and editing
• Check out and keep track of video cameras/equipment for staff and students
• Make video copies for staff members and students/LSC
• Clean and do minimal light maintenance on equipment
• Assist with the installation of new equipment
• Operation of the Jefferson HS IPTV Channel
• Assist in troubleshooting technical problems in television control
• Assist teachers with problems related to video playback from computers/LCD projectors
• Deliver and set up video equipment for classroom teachers as requested.
• Assist LSC staff members with video production as needed (Kindergarten Video)

• Type and update information screens on Educational Access Channel 5
• Supervise and monitor Educational Access Channel 5 for technical problems and consult Comcast Cable as necessary

• Substitute when the teacher is out of the facility at meetings or absent, allowing class to continue as usual (this will usually be during the RTV class only)
• Write passes for students for access to the facility

• Assist with the production unit during the second nine‑week period
• Assist with student auditions for the RTV class
• Assist with classroom operations when needed

• Help supervise all RTV students. Assist with the instruction and operation of radio and television equipment.
• Instruct radio students on the operation of WJEF-FM, filling out the program log, transmitter log and following music rotation
• Assist students with project production as necessary—video editing and recording
• Keep current with the use of Final Cut Studio software
• Assist with classroom operations
• Be familiar with different video files and the use of iDVD software; DVD production and copying.

• Organize and be responsible for daily announcements at the beginning of the 2nd period
• Answer the telephone, screen calls, and take messages
• Call for new equipment price quotes as necessary
• Call equipment manufacturers for repairs on equipment
• Greet visitors to Radio/Television
• Conduct tours of the facility

• Record hourly attendance when necessary
• Confer with the Director of Radio/TV daily on the operation of the Radio/TV facility
• Access to staff and students without disrupting the teacher and class