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 positionN/A
Is this a grant-funded positionN/A
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionN/A
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About JMU:
Located in the heart of Virginias beautiful Shenandoah Valley the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington D.C. and Richmond VA. With a population of just over 53000 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 20000 undergraduate and 1900 graduate students with over 1000 full-time instructional faculty.
General Information:
The Breeze is hiring a Breeze TV Sports Director for its weekly news show Breeze TV for the 2026-27 academic year. Students selected will lead the weekly newscasts sports
coverage on the show and online and have a leadership role on the staff.
Position begins April 1 2026 with training during the weeks immediately after spring
break. Must be able to be back on 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 the 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).
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: .
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at or 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.
Required Experience:
Director