Work at Radio 1190

Assistant News Director, KVCU Radio 1190 

Radio 1190, the student-run music and news radio/online station for the University of Colorado Boulder, is seeking an Assistant News Director. This position will work closely with the station’s News Director to ensure the broadcast of consistent daily news and features programming, as well as act as an integral part of recruiting new volunteers and pitching news assignments for Radio 1190’s all-student-volunteer News Department. 

Specifically, the Assistant News Director is responsible for the following: 

• Producing weekly content (audio first, with secondary focus on multimedia content) 

• Assisting with hosting and co-hosting news shows 

• Coordinating show/production schedules for audio and multimedia programming with volunteers and lead producers 

• Screening audio segments created by others in the News Department to ensure quality requirements are met and, if not, provide training to improve content 

• Training new volunteers on audio and multimedia production (editing, recording, live hosting, etc) 

• Assisting with nominations and submissions of student media content for regional and national radio and journalism awards 

• Posting News Team social media content to Radio 1190’s primary social channels 

• Posting Audio Magazine weekday content to Spotify as podcasts 

• Requesting media passes for concert, event, and festival coverage 

In addition to demonstrating the skills required to achieve the above key responsibilities, the ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following qualifications and qualities in their application: 

• Major in journalism or aligned field 

• Sophomore year or later 

• Demonstrated experience in multimedia production, in particular audio 

• Demonstrated experience in script writing for audio/video news or podcasts 

• Self-starter with ability to work productively under little ongoing supervision 

• Ability to lead, guide, and motivate others 

• Close attention to deadline and detail 

This role is a dotted-line report to Radio 1190’s News Director (also a student position) and a direct report to Radio 1190’s General Manager, a non-student member of College of Communication, Media, Design and Information (CMDI) staff. 

Priority will be given to candidates who are already currently volunteering, interning, or working at Radio 1190. 

To apply, please submit the following DIRECTLY to generalmanager@1190.radio: 

• Resume 

• Cover letter explaining specifically how you meet the above skills and qualifications 

• Examples of your work in news reporting (audio preferred) 

• Contact information for two references able to weigh in on your professional skills (i.e. former employer, journalism professor, internship supervisor) 

Applications are due by end of day Friday, Friday, March 20, 2026. 
 
Hours: 10-20/week 
CU job category: Student Assistant Grade II 
Pay: $17.60 hourly 
Start Date: August 2026 (some possibility for limited work over the summer if desired) 
End date: Ongoing 

Music Co-Director, KVCU Radio 1190 

Radio 1190, the student-run music and news radio/online station for the University of Colorado Boulder, is seeking a Music Co-Director. This position will work closely with the station’s second Music Co-Director to curate the overall musical sound of Radio 1190, as well as act as an integral part of recruiting and managing volunteers tasked with reviewing and adding new and classic college radio music to the station’s rotation. 

Specifically, the Music Co-Directors are responsible for the following: 

• Curating, managing, programming, actively listening to, and improving the station’s “1190 Mixtape” automated music content that broadcasts when no live DJ is on air — including updating the station’s automation software (Zetta) weekly with new releases and rotation updates 

• Communicating with music labels and promoters to obtain relevant new releases to add to the 1190 Mixtape, as well as request station artifacts like artist “you’re listening to Radio 1190” IDs and (in conjunction with the station’s News Team and Promotions Director) interview opportunities and promo tickets 

• Reviewing all new music (physical and digital) submitted to the station for desirability and adherence to the station’s overall sound — an average of 40+ albums per week 

• Tracking all new selected music in detailed spreadsheets, including reporting charts to NACC every Tuesday morning — both Top Adds (10 best new albums of the week) and Top 30 (most played) 

• Maintaining a clean and organized cloud storage drive for storing and distributing new music to Mixtape Team members 

• Leading weekly Mixtape Team volunteer meetings, in which members “claim” albums/singles that make the Music Co-Directors’ initial cut, then screen for FCC adherence (e.g. no profanity), and return their favorite selected tracks for addition to the automation system 

• Creating monthly blog posts showcasing new adds to the station and Mixtape Team member album reviews 

• Working with volunteers and the station’s News Team to air Mixtape Team album reviews on our weekday Audio Magazine program 

• Posting 1190 Mixtape and Mixtape Team-related social media content to Radio 1190’s primary social channels, including weekly chart posts, meeting announcements, and monthly blog teasers 

In addition to demonstrating the skills required to achieve the above key responsibilities, the ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following qualifications and qualities in their application: 

• Rising sophomore or later 

• Demonstrated experience in music curation, in particular the ability to evaluate music on quality, not genre (i.e. be able to appreciate what’s good about every kind of music) 

• Demonstrated experience in managing volunteers, including keeping meetings on task and ensuring volunteers submit items on time 

• Spreadsheet, cloud drive, and general software proficiency and adaptability 

• Self-starter with ability to work productively under little ongoing supervision 

• Ability to lead, guide, and motivate others 

• Close attention to deadline and detail 

Both Music Co-Director roles report directly to Radio 1190’s General Manager, a non-student member of College of Communication, Media, Design and Information (CMDI) staff.

Priority will be given to candidates who are already currently volunteering, interning, or working at Radio 1190. 

To apply, please submit the following DIRECTLY to generalmanager@1190.radio:

• Resume 

• Cover letter explaining specifically how you meet the above skills and qualifications 

• Examples of your skills in music curation (i.e. streaming service playlists, mixtape or DJ mix, etc) 

• Contact information for two references able to weigh in on your professional skills (i.e. former employer, professor, internship supervisor) 

Applications are due by end of day Friday, March 20, 2026. 
 
Hours: 10-20/week 
CU job category: Student Assistant Grade II 
Pay: $17.60 hourly 
Start Date: August 2026 (some possibility for limited work over the summer if desired) 
End date: Ongoing 

Radio 1190, the student-run music and news radio/online station for the University of Colorado Boulder, is seeking a Promotions Director. This position will work closely with the station’s general manager, volunteer director, and station volunteers to maintain and grow Radio 1190’s presence as a top-of-mind resource for our campus, Boulder, Denver, and global listening community. 

Specifically, the Promotions Director is responsible for the following: 

• On a weekly basis, updating and producing the on-air Concert Calendar — this includes researching concerts/events, writing and voicing each week’s calendar script, producing the calendar audio, and submitting to news directors and general manager for airing. 

• Managing the station’s concert ticket giveaways — this includes soliciting ticket giveaways from promoters, managing social media and website giveaway entries, reaching out to winners, reporting winners to venues/promoters, and working to scale our overall ticket giveaway program. 

• Ensuring Radio 1190 is “tabling” at 6-8 Boulder/Denver concerts or similar events (First/Final Fridays, farmers markets, etc) per semester — this includes working with promoters and organizers to secure permission, being present at the events to hand out stickers/flyers and represent the station, and working with Radio 1190’s volunteer director to include station volunteers at these events. 

• Working with Radio 1190’s volunteer director to ensure our presence at all relevant CU Boulder campus recruitment/involvement events (including admitted students days, Be Involved Fair, etc) as well as any on-campus DJ bookings from departments, clubs, etc. 

• Social media promotion for all of the above — however, note that this is NOT purely a social media content position and the successful applicant will be expected to fulfill all of the above duties. 

In addition to demonstrating the skills required to achieve the above key responsibilities, the ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following qualifications and qualities in their application: 

• Sophomore or later 

• Proven ability in keeping organized and meeting deadlines with close attention to detail 

• Flexible schedule (daytime, evenings, weekends) necessary to arrange, attend, and/or supervise concert and event tabling 

• Willingness to respond to volunteer communication (via Discord) quickly, patiently, and reliably 

• Self-starter with ability to work productively under little ongoing supervision 

• Strong communication skills, including outreach to members of the listening/campus community 

• Experience and/or connections with the Boulder/Denver music and performing arts scene 

This role directly reports to Radio 1190’s General Manager, a non-student member of College of Communication, Media, Design and Information (CMDI) staff.

Priority will be given to candidates who are already currently volunteering, interning, or working at Radio 1190. 

To apply, please submit the following DIRECTLY to generalmanager@1190.radio: 

• Resume 

• Cover letter explaining specifically how you meet the above skills and qualifications 

• Examples of your work in marketing and/or promotions that specifically align with the bullet points above (i.e. regularly updated marketing vehicles similar to calendars/newsletters, successful event management, etc) 

• Contact information for two references able to weigh in on your professional skills (i.e. former employer, subject-appropriate professor, internship supervisor) 

Applications are due by end of day Friday, March 20, 2026. 
 
Hours: 10-20/week 
CU job category: Student Assistant Grade II 
Pay: $17.60 hourly 
Start Date: August 2026 (some possibility for limited work over the summer if desired) 
End date: Ongoing 

Volunteer Director, KVCU Radio 1190 

Radio 1190, the student-run music and news radio/online station for the University of Colorado Boulder, is seeking a Volunteer Director. This position will work closely with the station’s general manager to lead weekly member meetings, act as the main source for station-wide email communication, delegate volunteers to specific tasks (tabling, promotions, content creation, etc.), track volunteer engagement, and serve as a welcoming resource for station volunteers and DJs. 

Specifically, the Volunteer Director is responsible for the following: 

• Sending out regular (weekly) emails and Discord messages to station volunteers containing announcements, volunteer opportunities, and related items. This includes maintaining the volunteer email list and adding members as they sign up via our website and in-person outreach. 

• Leading the station’s primary weekly volunteer meeting to give announcements and planning either an as-needed volunteer activity or social event to accompany the meeting.  

• On a weekly basis, checking volunteer hours as logged by DJs to ensure that they meet their minimum commitments to stay on air. On a monthly basis, checking the total number of hours logged by each DJ and ensuring that correct communications (warnings, show removal) measures are taken.  

• Quickly, patiently, and reliably responding to questions from new and existing DJs or volunteers, including in off-hours and on weekends. 

• Checking station emails several times a day and monitoring the station’s Discord and social media channels on a continuous basis.  

• Leading station recruitment, social, and promotion events such as Fall and Spring Involvement Fairs, college/department welcome events, etc. This includes working with the Events Director to plan and execute events such as Radio Prom. 

• Promoting station gatherings and events on social media. 

• Actively greeting and including everyone who walks into the station, making sure that all DJs and volunteers feel supported.  

In addition to demonstrating the skills required to achieve the above key responsibilities, the ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following qualifications and qualities in their application: 

• Rising sophomore or later 

• Demonstrated experience in community/culture-based leadership roles, ideally with larger groups/organizations  

• Willingness to respond to volunteer communication (via Discord) quickly, patiently, and reliably 

• Self-starter with ability to work productively under little ongoing supervision 

• Strong communication skills, including disciplinary conversations when necessary 

• Warm and kind demeanor, willingness to be a point person and friendly face for DJs/volunteers  

This role directly reports to Radio 1190’s General Manager, a non-student member of College of Communication, Media, Design and Information (CMDI) staff.

Priority will be given to candidates who are already currently volunteering, interning, or working at Radio 1190. 

To apply, please submit the following DIRECTLY to generalmanager@1190.radio:

• Resume 

• Cover letter explaining specifically how you meet the above skills and qualifications 

• Examples of events you have planned or managed 

• Contact information for two references able to weigh in on your professional skills (i.e. former employer, subject-appropriate professor, internship supervisor) 

Applications are due by end of day Friday, March 20, 2026. 
 
Hours: 10-20/week 
CU job category: Student Assistant Grade II 
Pay: $17.60 hourly 
Start Date: August 2026 (some possibility for limited work over the summer if desired) 
End date: Ongoing