Working Title: Breeze TV Sports Director - IE State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study Position Type: Institutional Employment Position Status: Part-Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime College/Division: College of Arts and Letters Department: 900100 - Breeze Payroll Pay Rate: Other Specify Range or Amount: per edition Is this a JMU only position? N/A Is this a grant-funded position? N/A Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A Beginning Review Date: About JMU: Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty. General Information: The Breeze is hiring a Breeze TV Sports Director for its weekly news show, Breeze TV for the 2025-26 academic year. Students selected will lead the weekly newscast's sports coverage on the show and online and have a leadership role on the staff. Position begins April 1, 2025, with training during the weeks immediately after spring break. Must be able to be back to campus two weeks prior to the beginning of the fall semester. Duties and Responsibilities: * Anchoring the sports block * Coordinating sports video coverage for The Breeze website and the weekly show * Covering sports for The Breeze website and the weekly show Qualifications: * Broadcast abilities, including on-air presence and ability to report under deadline on a live TV show * Ability to lead a team * News judgment * Ability to meet deadlines Additional Posting Information: Conditions of Employment: Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate). Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA. E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. EEO Statement: James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.