At the conclusion of this semester we have two Executive Staff level paid positions opening. As always, volunteer positions are available as well.

If you are interested in applying, please see the bottom of the post and follow the steps closely. If you do not follow the instructions properly, your application will be automatically disqualified.

The application period will remain open until the positions are filled. You will be notified within 3 business days of us receiving your application whether or not you will be given an interview with the General Manager and the respective outgoing departmental director. Our Faculty Adviser, Prof. Rodger Smith, might also sit in on these interviews.

Operations Manager: Are you interested in gaining management experience? Want to do a little bit of everything? The position entails overseeing the day to day operations of WGMU and working closely with the General Manager and Program Director. This individual will gain direct management experience by working with the GM to oversee the general staff of WGMU. The goal of the position is to ensure that WGMU is moving forward with its goals, while continuing to uphold its high level of entertaining and professional broadcasting. They would also at times represent the General Manager/Program Director at meetings and work to make sure the staff is keeping up on assignments and etc. Even if you’re not interested in radio, the position is great for those interested in administration and management. This position is a weekly salary position.

Independent and Local Music Director: Are you into undiscovered talent? Ever wanted to work with bands/artists that are unsigned that you know will be huge one day? Get experience in booking bands, organizing shows and events, interviewing artists, and getting to attend some great concerts to support local bands in the Fairfax, Washington and Maryland area. The ILMD also discovers and promotes up and coming unsigned bands and exposes WGMU’s listeners to new and exciting things that are happening in the DMV local music scene. This position is a work study/academic credit position only.

Volunteer Positions

Special Coordinator for Office of Student Media Convergence: Interested in working with all of the student media organizations? Then join the WGMU team as our Special Coordinator for OSM Convergence! In this position you would be WGMU’s representative to the other student media groups such as Connect2Mason, the Broadside, Mason Cable Network, the literary journals and etc. to figure out ways how we can all work together to share content and become more integrated. The position is vital to Student Media’s new goal of convergence by sharing content and collaborating on various exciting projects within the university community. The position would have a lot of creative freedom and entail working directly with other student media leaders. This position is for volunteer experience and can lead to some great opportunities.

Assistant Music Director: Do you love creating your own play lists? Have you ever wanted to work with record labels and those in the music industry? Just have a passion for music in general? Then this gig is for you! We’re looking for individuals who want to design and create music blocks for our on-air program schedule, along with assisting in the day to day operations working with record labels, reviewing music for on-air play and etc. This position is for volunteer experience and can lead to some great opportunities.

Assistant Promotions Director: Want to get your hands into the marketing world? WGMU is a great place to start! Work with on-campus organizations and collaborate with the rest of the WGMU staff to reach out to our local community to promote the station. Join the promotions team! This position is for volunteer experience and can lead to some great opportunities.

Assistant Local Music Director: Are you into undiscovered talent? Ever wanted to work with bands/artists that are unsigned that you know will be huge one day? Well then this job is for you! Work with the Local Music Director in reaching out to local DC Metro area artists. Get experience in booking bands, organizing shows and events, interviewing, getting to attend some great concerts and working with a great team here at WGMU! The position is for volunteer experience and can lead to some great opportunities.

On-air broadcaster: WGMU is always looking for DJ’s to host shows and it’s the best time to join! We have all new equipment in our on-air studio! Ever wanted to have your own radio show? Want to play the music you want to hear? Have a talk show talking about what you want to talk about? Well you can do that all here with WGMU, even if you don’t have previous experience.  The position is for volunteer experience and does not require a full resume submission; please email wgmuapps@gmail.com

All applications should be sent to WGMU Executive Management: wgmuapps@gmail.com. Questions may also be e-mailed to this address.

*Instructions and more information*

• Only those who currently are and will be a GMU full-time undergraduate student in the Fall of 2012 may apply.
• All information should be emailed to wgmuapps@gmail.com from your GMU email address. Submission in a single PDF file is preferred, but separate documents are acceptable.
• Please note the position(s) you are applying for.
• Please note whether or not you are work-study eligible OR interested in holding the position as internship academic credit.
• A general idea of your availability.
• A copy of your resume with at least 2-3 examples of related work experience.
• Cover letter including two specific ideas on how you’d use the position to make WGMU more valuable, engaging and available to the Mason community.

One big party before getting down to studying is the way to describe Mason Day. Overall the day was great, with nice weather, a great turnout, free food, and a concert to wrap it up. The event was well spread out giving people to move around and see all the different activities going on around. Mason Day was located in Lot L, which was nice to consider the parking problems which campus has has lately, thinking back to the circus. There were three large rides for the students to enjoy: A Ferris wheel, a double spinner, and a defy gravity! all of which are very popular rides. When WGMU came the Ferris wheel was in full swing and it was surprisingly fast compared to other Ferris wheels.

The lines which came from the rides were rather long themselves though this did not discourage others from trying to get the chance to get on the ride. Most students would go together as a group and chat while waiting which would help the time pass. Others would go for the smaller lines or the blow up activities like the basket ball shoot or attempt at getting some of the free food available.

There were hot dogs and hamburgers prepared for the students to enjoy. To accompany there was watermelon, chips, Oreos, and drinks at the main station. Scattered around the event there was p

President Merten at Mason Day

opcorn, cotton candy, and ice cream.

Everyone seemed that they were enjoying themselves as well as WGMU since we had some of our own performing for the event! If you heard the really amazing DJ between the performances, that was Daniel Albert, one of WGMU’s DJs! He did an amazing job with his performance!

(Left to Right) Storm, Brandon, Alex, Donnie, Tyler

WGMU also gave away tickets to the LMFAO concert which is going to be at George Mason’s Patriot Center only on June 25! There was also a raffle for the Jason Mraz performance, and the Warp tour given out. WGMU was also happy to hand out some Donald Glover comedy DVDs, WGMU & Mason T-shirts, and a variety of CDs.

There was also a very important person in attendance to Mason Day, George Mason’s own President Alan G. Merten.  who came to enjoy the event with the Mason Students. Overall the event went over very well and Mason’s students enjoyed the day. Even though the lines were long, the wait was worth it for the food, rides, and memories for George Mason’s students.

WGMU DJ’s are always talking to talented artists and musicians on air.  Check out these new interviews by Music Director Hannah Landsberger, Program Director Monet Sutton (of the show Manic Mondays), and DJ Hugo Acuna (of Where are we Going?)

British musician Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Kyle Evans from Breathe Carolina

Composer and Performer Ethan Gold

And local artist Maxfield Alan Haarg

You know that the year is coming close to an end when you start seeing high school students and their parents roaming around campus. The largest gathering of these prospective students was at the Spring Preview.

The tour began at the Patriot Center to start introductions to the school and George Mason pulled out all the stops! The perspective students were welcomed in with the passion of music by the Green Machine with “Doc” Nix leading in their iconic and innovative songs. It didn’t stop there, the Ringling Brothers and Barnum

& Bailey Circus’ ringmaster, Brian Crawford Scott, welcomed the students to the spring preview. Giving just a flash to what it is like here at Mason having one of the most used arenas in the area!

After all the formal introductions and explaining what makes George Mason the best university to choose they were separated into three groups to see the dorm life, organizations, and to talk with the different major groups which are taught here on campus.

WGMU held an information table in front of SUB 1 showing what WGMU has to offer. There were many other clubs, fraternities, and on campus organizations to show just a slice of what is offered here at George Mason.  There were many performances held by fraternities, sororities, and clubs. Everyone showed their skills and what opportunities they could have as students of George Mason. Each one talked about what their were working for in George Mason. Everyone showed their skills and what opportunities they could have as students of George Mason. There was also food available when the second group came, giving them the chance to sit down and enjoy the food that Mason has to offer.

WGMU also has great opportunities for students of George Mason- take a look!

Operations Manager: Are you interested in gaining management experience? Want to do a little bit of everything? The position entails overseeing the day to day operations of WGMU and working closely with the General Manager and Program Director. This individual will gain direct management experience by working with the GM to oversee the general staff of WGMU. The goal of the position is to ensure that WGMU is moving forward with its goals, while continuing to uphold its high level of entertaining and professional broadcasting. They would also at times represent the General Manager/Program Director at meetings and work to make sure the staff is keeping up on assignments and etc. Even if you’re not interested in radio, the position is great for those interested in administration and management. This position is for work study or academic credit only.

Sports Director: The Sports Director is responsible for overseeing, and the coordination of, all on-air sports programming with the General Manager and Program Director. They also serve as WGMU Radio’s main liaison to the Department of Athletics and it’s administrators. The Sports Director is also responsible for creating new sports programming and sports content for the station and also updating the sports sections of the website and creating new and updated sports content on WGMU’s site. This position is a weekly salary position.

Director of Engineering: The Engineering Director serves as the chief consultant on audio equipment before the organization makes a purchase, along with basic consultation with the purchase of general technical equipment. They are also responsible for creating new ideas on how to revamp and move forward in the way of our technology in a cost effective manner. When issues arise in the area of audio technical engineering, they will oversee the diagnosis of the problem, along with presenting the staff his/her findings to determine the best course of action. They will also assist with any audio technical duties necessary to see that the station is running smoothly and fully operational to the best standards. The Engineering Director must have great flexibility on being able to respond to technical calls and issues day and night. The Engineering Director will also, at times, be responsible for audio engineering for station events. This position is a weekly salary position.

Assistant Promotions Director: Want to get your hands into the marketing world? WGMU is a great place to start! Work with on-campus organizations and collaborate with the rest of the WGMU staff to reach out to our local community to promote the station. Join the promotions team! This position is for volunteer experience and can lead to some great opportunities.

On-air broadcaster: WGMU is always looking for DJ’s to host shows and it’s the best time to join! We have all new equipment in our on-air studio! Ever wanted to have your own radio show? Want to play the music you want to hear? Have a talk show talking about what you want to talk about? Well you can do that all here with WGMU, even if you don’t have previous experience.  The position is for volunteer experience and does not require a full resume submission; please email wgmuapps@gmail.com

The George Mason University Program Board Film Committee and Mason Cable Network bring you the Twelfth Annual Über Film Festival. Überfest is an event that allows students to demonstrate their ability and creativity in film and visual media, as well as share in the promotion of film as creative expression. This event be on Monday April 23rd, starting with a reception at 7:00 followed by the free screening of all the submissions at 7:30. Over $1000 in awards will be given to student filmmakers, including Best Picture, Viewer’s Choice, and the MCN Geo Award for the winning submission in the Spring Break Film Challenge. It will be a red carpet event complete with filmmaker interviews and mocktails. Program Board contact: Ann Marie DeLury (pbfilm@masonlive.gmu.edu)

On Wednesday, April 11th there was the opening ceremony for the completion of the new resident dorms on campus, Rogers and Whitetop. The event consisted of food, a panel on sustainability, cake, and a concert (featuring Jukebox the Ghost)! There were tours for perspective students and students whom will be moving there next year, to see what they could expect from these new dorms.  The event went over well with a great turnout from the student and staff of George Mason, the one complaint would have been the weather, being a bit windy but did not enough hinder the event.

The food at the event was so good and thoughtful of the different diets to all that attended. The panel focused on sustainability and how George Masons faculty,  students, and Jukebox the Ghost’s guitarist, Tommy Siegel, talked about sustainability. They talked about how they perceived sustainability and what ways they are hoping to show others how much sustainability helps the earth. There was much discussion about how art can focus and work with sustainability. They said that most people didn’t associate or expect art to focus on such a topic as sustainability. The panel though disproved this ideal since there were two art majors there with one Professor for the Arts. There was also Dr. Harold Geller, who talked from the astronomer’s perspective of our earth and though it may be small compared to the rest of the universe it is still the place where we live and everything we care for. Tommy Siegle  said that though Jukebox the Ghost does use energy with all their tours, though they are working on ways which they can lessen their foot print on the environment.

There was then a cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening and all the hard work which had gone into the creation of Rodgers and Whitetop to be ready for the Spring semester for the freshman living in the commons to move in. This created an early start to the renovation of the Commons. The cakes had the photos of two perspectives of the new dorms, in chocolate and vanilla. The cake was amazing, so WGMU tips their hat off to the chief.  The cake was surrounded by cupcakes of the flavors: vanilla, chocolate, red velvet, and strawberry. Everyone was very pleased with the deserts to snack on.

There was the performance by Jukebox the Ghost to close off the event. Tommy Seigle (Guitarist/Co-Vocalist), Ben Thornewill (Pianist/Co-Vocalist), and Jesse Kristin (Drummer) showed what they had in their performance. They played music from their album, Oh Emily, which is now available on their site! Their performance was great, especially considering there were two electronic problems; once they were fixed they would just dive right back into the music. They showed how much passion they have for music and their love for performing. Tommy and Ben showed off their skills for singing singing alone or as a duet. Jesse showed more of his skills in the background as the show went on with a little flash of a drumstick or a maraca flying in the air. Towards the end of their performance they asked the audience if there were any requests and people chimed in with Jukebox the Ghosts songs. Jukebox the Ghost was a great band to perform for the event and WGMU cannot wait for there next performance here at Mason.

Left to Right: Tommy Jesse Kristin (Drummer), Seigle (Guitarist/Co-Vocalist), and Ben Thornewill (Pianist/Co-Vocalist)

The event overall was great, there are now two more dorms to add to the campus list. Adding 600 more beds available to the student population, with a great view.

On Friday April 13th, 2012, the staff of WGMU Radio unanimously decided to select current Operations Manager, Storm A. Paglia, as it’s new General Manager for the 2012-2013 academic year. Paglia will replace current GM and graduating senior, Alexander Romano, effective May 19th, 2012.

Click here to see the GM Press Release