Job Description

ICTV is looking for a Director of Publicity for the spring 2026 semester. The ideal candidate has spent at least one semester at ICTV and, ideally, in a producer role for at least one semester. You will need strong organizational and communication skills.

The Director of Publicity is responsible for:

•Creating and overseeing the creation of all promotional material for ICTV and its programs.

•Working with the Executive Staff to create deadlines for show promotions.

•Coordinating all public service announcements and show promotions to be aired on ICTV.

•Managing and organizing all aspects of the ICTV Recruitment Night with the Station Manager.

•Overseeing the station’s social media accounts and special ICTV events, such as writing and distributing the Monitor for ICTV’s Recruitment Night and designing all posters for any ICTV shows or events throughout the semester.

•Designing and maintaining LCD Screens for Park Lobby and Campus Center and the main bulletin board space outside the ICTV Newsroom (Park 124).

•Assisting with the ideation and ordering of ICTV’s merchandise (e.g. buttons, stickers, shirts, etc.)

•Appointing members of the ICTV Publicity Team.

Please include a separate document that includes the answers to the following questions:

1. Are you planning to study abroad? If yes, which semester?
2. How many semesters have you been a part of ICTV (min. 1 sem.)
3. What other extracurricular / work commitments do you have?
4. Why do you hope to secure the position you're applying for?
5. Describe any work experience you've had or will have that is relevant to the position for which you are applying for, making note of the ICTV shows and departments you've contributed to.
6. Describe your knowledge of the job and its responsibilities. What's your take on the role?
7. If given the opportunity to join ICTV's executive staff, what would be your top goal in the position you're applying for?
8. Use this space to provide any other reasons why you should serve on ICTV's Executive Staff.
9. Please mention any ideas you have that will make for an exciting, productive semester in television.
10. In your separate cover letter, please be sure to include notes about the following: why you hope to join ICTV's Executive Staff, relevant work experience, your knowledge of the position and its responsibilities, your knowledge of the "inner workings" and collaboration within ICTV's Executive Staff and your vision for the future of the station (including specific plans and ideas for the department you're applying to lead).

Pay Rate: 16/hour

Hiring Manager: Rhys Finch

Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.

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