Overview

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.
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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s 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.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

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.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

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.

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 in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025–26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

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.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or [email protected].

*updated 07/2026

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