Broadcast Operations Coordinator

About the role

The Broadcast Operations Coordinator reports to the Utah Public Radio Station Manager. This position will oversee daily programming, special projects, and grants, while supervising and training graduates, student employees, and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and coordinates the day-to-day operations of UPR’s 24-hour broadcast and digital programming.
• Exercises authority to post positions, interview, hire, and onboard production and on-air staff.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring to students, and volunteers; conducts regular performance reviews.
• Researches, selects, and develops high-quality content, scripts, and programming for radio broadcasts and podcasts.
• Manages and oversees daily website programs, ensuring local and national news/information is accurate and timely.
• Schedules program hosts and producers, arranges for guest speakers, and ensures production crews have the resources to accomplish goals.
• Maintains and monitors the programming budget for local/national content; collaborates with the Business Manager to reconcile expenses.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for assigned productions; establishes project deadlines and ensures timely completion.
• Serves as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, external departments, and constituencies on digital and broadcast projects.
• Coordinates with fundraising teams to support programming needs and assists in creating marketing and promotional plans.
• Proactively stays current with industry trends and recommends new programming or production improvements to management.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Broadcasting, or a related field, plus related professional experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Deep understanding of radio station broadcasting operations, digital content production, and podcasting workflows.
• Proficiency in operating professional broadcast, audio editing, and digital media equipment.
• Strong writing, editing, and scripting skills for both over-the-air and digital/web platforms.
• Ability to effectively direct, train, evaluate, and mentor students, and volunteers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to independently exercise sound judgment, creativity, and discretion when resolving varied problems.
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with students, university faculty, external partners, and the public.
• Ability to analyze complex operational or production issues and apply prompt corrective action.
• Knowledge of the grant-writing process, narrative development, and the navigation of sponsored institutional funding.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize statistical data to generate accurate compliance reports.
• Basic budget management skills, including the ability to track expenditures and reconcile accounts.
• Ability to critically evaluate broadcast and web content for accuracy, quality, and compliance with media standards.
• Ability to stay current with evolving media trends and translate them into actionable programming recommendations.
• Knowledge of computers and database, spreadsheet, and word processing software.

Skills

• Strong writing, editing, and scripting skills for both over-the-air and digital/web platforms.
• Ability to effectively direct, train, evaluate, and mentor students, and volunteers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to independently exercise sound judgment, creativity, and discretion when resolving varied problems.
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with students, university faculty, external partners, and the public.
• Ability to analyze complex operational or production issues and apply prompt corrective action.
• Knowledge of the grant-writing process, narrative development, and the navigation of sponsored institutional funding.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize statistical data to generate accurate compliance reports.
• Basic budget management skills, including the ability to track expenditures and reconcile accounts.
• Ability to critically evaluate broadcast and web content for accuracy, quality, and compliance with media standards.
• Ability to stay current with evolving media trends and translate them into actionable programming recommendations.
• Knowledge of computers and database, spreadsheet, and word processing software.

Benefits

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits.

Pay

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Varies.

Document size

May not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate With Qualifications And Experience, Plus Excellent Benefits

College/Department Highlights

Utah Public Radio, a service of Utah State University, broadcasts news, information, public affairs, and cultural programming 24 hours a day. Located in Logan, Utah Public Radio is heard by listeners across Utah and in Southern Idaho via a network of six full-power HD-enhanced stations and 30 translators. More than half of Utah's population resides within the station and translator network coverage area. Utah Public Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and an affiliate of Public Radio International (PRI) and of American Public Media (APM).

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies ' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated . We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law. Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities. In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.