Broadcast Operations Coordinator

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.

• Plans schedules and coordinates the day-to-day operations of UPRs 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.
• Monitors on-air staff performance conducts quality checks and ensures all broadcast material aligns with UPR goals.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for assigned productions; establishes project deadlines and ensures timely completion.
• Manages and monitors the programming budget for local/national content; collaborates with the Business Manager to reconcile expenses.
• Researches funding opportunities collaborates with faculty on topics and writes comprehensive grant proposals and narratives.
• Collects data maintains program records and prepares scheduled reports to satisfy university state and federal grant requirements.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Journalism Communications Broadcasting or a related field plus related professional experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Along with the online application please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
3. Names and contact information of at least three references to be typed at the beginning of the application.

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Utah Public Radio a service of Utah State University broadcasts newsinformation public affairs and culturalprogramming 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 Utahs 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).

Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs 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 29800 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state.Utah States 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 womens volleyball three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in womens soccer conference championships and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.

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