Student Worker - Audiobook Producer, Brushfire Journal

United States Job Openings

University of Nevada, Reno

Reno

PART TIME

December 3, 2024

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or

jobs@unr.edu

. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.

Job Description

The Brushfire Literature & Arts Journal is a student-run organization at UNR that publishes two journals per year (one per semester). These journals showcase the artwork being made by students at UNR, and by artists at the local level. With each new edition, Brushfire produces printed, digital, and audio-versions of the journal. All art reviewed and published by Brushfire is submitted through our website.

Brushfire Literature and Arts Journal is seeking a student to fill the position of Audio Book Producer. The Audiobook Producer is responsible for creating, editing, and managing all audio-content featured on the Brushfire’s website. This means that the Audiobook Producer will record and edit readings of the latest editions of the journal and blog posts. They will also conduct recorded interviews with students or local artists at least once each month. Occasionally, the Audiobook Producer will be asked to record and report on a major Brushfire event or performance, both as a way to generate content for the website, and as a way to connect the public with Brushfire’s events and activities. But this will be carried out selectively and notice of such events will be given weeks in advance. Once recordings are complete, you will upload them to platforms such as Brushfire’s website and Spotify. You will also assist with the submission review process and perform other tasks as needed to support the team. Lastly, the Audiobook Producer will be required to attend staff meetings regularly as well as poetry night, but may opt-out if given permission by the Executive Editor.

That being said, it is of crucial importance that the Audiobook Producer:

Maintains a basic yet solid understanding of how to record and edit audio-content Displays excellent verbal and written communication skills Shows skill in organizing meetings/sticking to deadlines Shows strength and persistence in terms of collaborating and following up with peers or co-workers

This will allow Brushfire to widen our audience and allow more people to access Brushfire.

Since much of the work the Audiobook Producer will do is collaborative in nature, they can count on the regular assistance of the Executive and the Staff Writer and when it comes to uploading audio-files, structuring interview questions, editing recordings, and contacting artists. They can also expect to work alongside volunteers.

Responsibilities

Smooth production of audiobooks every semester, meeting all deadlines (this includes recording and editing for both new and old editions of Brushfire)
Record high-quality audio readings of Brushfire’s poetry and prose
Provide detailed descriptions of Brushfire’s featured art
Edit audio recordings to ensure comprehension and clarity
Upload the finalized audio recording to Brushfire’s website and Spotify
Utilize on-campus recording studios
Utilize Adobe Audition and other software
Work to enhance accessibility and audience engagement
Collaborate with the Brushfire team regarding the submission review process
Attend all weekly meetings and poetry nights
Keep a personal weekly work agenda

Required Qualifications

Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno
Candidate must have a minimum GPA of 2.0

Preferred Qualifications

Should have a basic yet solid understanding of how to record, edit and upload audio-content
Should have strong interest in creative story-telling and be familiar with reading creative writing
Should have excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and feel comfortable conversing with new people on a range of topics
Should have good problem-solving skills and an innovative/creative perspective for editing and troubleshooting
Should work well under pressure and feel confident in meeting deadlines
Should have strong organization and time-management skills, particularly for scheduling interviews and gauging the timeframe for audiobook projects
Should have strong leadership skills and display a persistent, focused work ethic for following up and following through on projects
Should be familiar with the Brushfire Journal as a product, as well as what kind of content is generally produced by Brushfire as an organization

Schedule

Expected hours to work per week: Up to 8

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 1

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

20.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at

jobs@unr.edu

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter – (required)

Contact Information for Two References – (optional) Please include name, contact information, and relationship.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”

Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.

Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an i Pad Air and accessories. Google’s Tech Wise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

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