KSUA Music Director

KSUA’s Music Director role offers a hands-on opportunity for students passionate about discovering and shaping the sound of independent and alternative radio. In this position, you’ll actively source and review new music from emerging artists, manage the station’s music library and automation systems, and ensure tracks are properly tagged and broadcast-ready. From analyzing albums and monitoring lyrical content to writing reviews for the KSUA blog and engaging with artists, this role blends music curation, critical listening, and content creation. You’ll also collaborate with the KSUA team through events, meetings, and station initiatives—playing a key role in maintaining KSUA’s identity as a platform for underrated, obscure, and alternative music.

Students who thrive as KSUA’s Music Director are curious, detail-oriented, and deeply passionate about discovering new and unconventional music. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys digging through emerging artists, analyzing sound and lyrics, and staying organized while managing a high volume of music submissions. Whether you’re already familiar with music platforms and file management or eager to learn, success in this position comes from being self-motivated, responsive, and open to exploring KSUA’s alternative and independent identity. No prior radio experience is required—just a strong interest in music curation, a willingness to learn technical systems, and a commitment to contributing to a creative and collaborative station culture

Minimum Qualifications:

Enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours as a degree-seeking student
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
Strong interest in alternative, independent, and emerging music

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus in Fairbanks. This is a part-time, student assistant position.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

This position is open to undergraduate students only.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office at kjmetivier@alaska.edu or 907-474-1847

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