WAMU 88.5
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When open, postings for positions with WAMU 88.5 are available on American University's Human Resources Office web site.
American University is an EEO/AA Employer. In compliance with federal and District of Columbia laws, the university does not discriminate in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, physical handicap, or source of income.
EEO and the Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission has established equal employment opportunity regulations for broadcasters. As part of that requirement, our latest Public File Report (PDF, 776KB) is available online for you to view. This report, and all previous annual FCC/EEO reports, are also available in hard copy in the Station's Public File.
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