Broadcast Communications 1-4
Job Summary
Involves developing and managing content, planning, coordinating and administering programs, processes, and facilities in radio and television, including programming, production, scheduling, training, digital and/or analog editing, accounting, and organizing related events.
| Job Title | Broadcast Communication Specialist 1 TX | Broadcast Communication Specialist 2 TX | Broadcast Communication Specialist 3 TX | Broadcast Communication Specialist 4 TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 5310 | 5311 | 5342 | 5343 |
| Bargaining Unit | TX | TX | TX | TX |
| FLSA | Non-Exempt | Non-Exempt | Exempt | Exempt |
| Generic Scope | Entry-level professional with limited prior experience; learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; works on assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. Employees at this level are expected to acquire the skills and knowledge to perform more advanced work following an agreed upon time in position, through defined training and development planning. | Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments / projects / tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. | Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. | Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues / problems without precedent and / or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. |
| Custom Scope | Learns and / or uses professional broadcast communication concepts, assists in researching and writing materials for broadcast. This title is bargaining unit only. There should never be an uncovered position. | Researches, writes, and edits materials for broadcasting non-complex factual, news and current affairs programs for television, radio and the Internet. Receives instructions and close review on new or unusual programs. This title is bargaining unit only. There should never be an uncovered position. | Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced broadcast communications professional. Researches, writes and edits materials for broadcast for a variety of factual, news and current affairs programs for broadcast. May be responsible for marketing and / or fundraising events. May be responsible for program scheduling and / or reporting. This title is bargaining unit only. There should never be an uncovered position. | Working independently, researches, writes and edits complex information or specific subject-matter information such as a branch of the sciences, arts, etc. Responsible for project management from inception of story idea to broadcast presentation. May serve as a broadcast presenter. Typically, the bargaining unit job code should be used for work covered by this title. However, if the position is not covered by the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) due to one of the following reasons—(1) Confidential status, where duties normally require access to confidential information that significantly influences the development of management’s bargaining or grievance positions; (2) employed outside of California at a location with 100 or fewer employees; or (3) Supervisory status, where duties include supervising employees as a regular part of the job—then the position should be listed under the generic title without the “TX” ending. |
| Key Resp 01 | Assists in researching and writing material for broadcast for a variety of programming for broadcast. | Researches, writes and edits basic and / or non-complex material for broadcast for a variety of programming for broadcast. | Researches, writes, and edits material for broadcast for a variety of programming for broadcast. | Conceives, develops and presents materials on complex issues in a specific subject-matter area demonstrating subject matter expertise. |
| Key Resp 02 | Learns and / or uses the basics of broadcast communications by assisting in all aspects of multimedia production. | May consult with user to assess details such as appropriate medium. | Demonstrates awareness of current events and institutional activities relevant to the campus and / or medical center. Investigates potential stories and presents story ideas to management. | Responsible for project completion from inception to final product. May serve as a broadcast presenter. |
| Key Resp 03 | May participate in meetings to discuss project concepts and production plans. | Creates and produces routine multimedia-related production tasks. | With management’s approval, pursues story lines effectively and efficiently from inception to presentation of final product. | May be responsible for marketing and / or fundraising events. |
| Key Resp 04 | May assist in marketing and / or fundraising events. | May assist in marketing and / or fundraising events. | Creates product concepts, plans production, and produces broadcast content. | May be responsible for program scheduling and / or reporting. |
| Key Resp 05 | May be responsible for program scheduling and / or reporting. | May be responsible for marketing and / or fundraising events. | ||
| Key Resp 06 | May be responsible for program scheduling and / or reporting. | |||
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training | Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training | Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training | Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training |
| Spec Cond 1 | Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations. | Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations. | Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations. | Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations. |
| KSA 01 | Basic knowledge and understanding of news and current events. | Working knowledge and understanding of relevant technology, including methods of broadcast operations. | Thorough knowledge / understanding of relevant technology, including methods of broadcast operations. | Advanced knowledge / understanding of relevant technology including operational methods and knowledge of best mediums for effective story / broadcast production. |
| KSA 02 | Basic written, research, editing, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills. | Working knowledge of news, current events, or other relevant types of programming. | Thorough knowledge of various types of programming. | Advanced knowledge of news and current events. |
| KSA 03 | Basic organizational skills. | Working knowledge of the campus including its mission, vision, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure. | Thorough knowledge of the campus including its mission, vision, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure, including strong knowledge of principles, policies and procedures, including risk assessment and evaluation of risk likelihood and consequences. | Advanced knowledge of the campus including its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure. |
| KSA 04 | Basic knowledge of the campus including its vision, mission, goals, objectives and achievements. | Working written, research, editing, interpersonal, and presentation communications skills. | Thorough written, research, editing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills. | Advanced knowledge of campus, higher education or the health sciences issues. |
| KSA 05 | Working organizational skills. | Thorough organizational skills. | Advanced knowledge of campus and other relevant laws, rules, regulations, principles, policies, and procedures including advanced risk assessment, and evaluation of risk likelihood and consequences. | |
| KSA 06 | Working creative skills. | Thorough creative skills. | Advanced written, research, analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal communication skills. | |
| KSA 07 | May require knowledge of broadcast operations. | May require experience in broadcast operations. | Advanced organizational skills. | |
| KSA 08 | Advanced creative skills. | |||
| Environment | Campus settings and various external venues | Campus settings and various external venues | Campus settings and various external venues | Campus settings and various external venues |