Radio, TV broadcast positions attainable

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Students looking to get radio or television broadcasting experience have many
opportunities at CMU.

“Students are responsible for the entire day-to-day operations,”
said broadcast and cinematic arts Associate Professor Jerry Henderson, radio
operations manager for the student-run radio station, WMHW 91.5-FM.

Henderson said students choose the programming and present music, news and
sports on the air. Behind-the-scenes positions also are available, he said.

Student can become involved in any way they choose and gain experience that
could help them land future jobs, Henderson said.

The radio station operates through the summer and students can listen to get
a taste of the station.

Students of any major can participate by attending an organizational meeting
during the first Thursday of classes in Moore Hall, Henderson said.

Students can attend the same organizational meeting to get involved in Moore
Hall Television, said Greg DeLauro, MHTV operations manager.

“There are many different types of programs being produced,” he
said.

MHTV will produce shows called “Jam Session,” featuring local bands;
“The Traitor,” a reality TV show based on ABC’s “The Mole;”
and “Starting Lineup,” a sports show featuring CMU athletics and
national sports.

MHTV also has two permanent shows, Sports ‘Game of the Week’ and
Central View, which highlight CMU athletics and people of interest in the community,
DeLauro said.

Field crew, camera operators and other help are needed for many of the shows,
he said. The positions will be filled at the fall organizational meeting

“The opportunities are there to get involved, if students step up and
take them,” DeLauro said.

Students also can become involved with an hourlong nightly news broadcast,
News Central 34.

News Division Manager Rick Sykes, broadcast and cinematic arts associate professor,
said all students can audition for anchor and franchise reporter positions.

CMU is unique because it offers the opportunity for freshmen to get on camera
immediately if they have the needed skills, he said.

Sykes said students are needed to operate cameras, produce and write for the
show, which airs four days a week.

“Freshman can get involved as deeply as they want,” he said. “We
will work with them to improve their skills if they have no experience.”