Production Coordinator

Details

Open Date 10/21/2026

Requisition Number PRN46567B

Job Title Manager, Media Production

Working Title Production Coordinator

Career Progression Track E

Track Level

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

40/week. Due to the unpredictability of news, this position must be available for some extended hours and weekend work.

VP Area President

Department 00335 - KUER

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $49,000 - $59,000

Close Date 01/21/2027

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Production Coordinator manages and produces KUER’s on-air promotion and in-house podcast production, and acts as point person for KUER’s streaming services. Working across departments to assist in station-wide production needs, the Production Coordinator also runs the sound board for KUER’s studio rentals, fund drives and provides KUER with additional technical support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily promotion and workflow
• Produces: fund drive audio, including listener testimonials, local and national promos and other audio assets; station promotion; national promos with KUER station tags; other promotion as assigned
• Serves as in-house producer for podcasts and special projects
• Oversees setup and implementation of ad insertion technology (streaming pre-rolls, podcasts ads) from ad insertion service StreamGuys
• Oversees smart speaker platforms (strategy, configuration, promotion, troubleshooting, etc.)
• Maintains KUER’s Day Sheet
• Handles all outside studio bookings and runs recording sessions
• Serves as back-up host when needed
• Manages in-house recording equipment
• Provides programs and issues documentation to KUER public file on quarterly basis.
• Maintains KUER production manuals and other documentation
• Upholds editorial expectation set by Station Manager

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Department Specific Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of related experience, including at least two years of experience in audio production and operation of related equipment.

Must have demonstrated skills in audio editing and production, organization and the ability to work under deadlines; a heavy emphasis is placed on producing, audio editing and sound board operation. Hosting experience.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Familiarity with regulations governing public radio broadcasting is preferred.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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