Job Details

Radio/Podcast Producer

Position Number: 6189165
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Broadcasting, Radio, and Television

Radio/Podcast Producer

Job ID: 13428
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 85% of our 25,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: KTEP

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Non-exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $41,500.00 Annually.

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

The Newscaster/Producer develops and executes local and regional broadcast and non-broadcast productions such as podcasts. This position is part of the team which records and then edits audio interviews; generates interview research materials for the host; and performs a variety of other production tasks as assigned. This position is editorial and production oriented, but it also includes a number of small but essential administrative tasks as archiving materials and posting stories on the station website.

This is a hands-on position that includes producing and production responsibilities for a variety of programs and platforms with an emphasis on podcasting. The Producer will establish and assure a consistent standard of production quality, relevance, and timeliness for a range of programming, which may have an emphasis in a broad spectrum of subject matter, including arts/cultural, educational/informational, science/technology and community affairs productions.

Essential Functions

Undertakes key administrative responsibilities as well as assists in planning and producing live and/or pre-recorded radio shows which may include news, music, talk, sports, traffic, and feature productions for broadcast and on-demand platforms.

Uses various broadcasting/recording technologies such as audio consoles and digital editing/production software and microphones.

Develop content, including writing material for scripts, bulletins and links, and in some cases online content and podcasts.

Generates original ideas, identifies suitable ideas from others, and carries out thorough research to maintain editorial standards.

Researches information, obtains materials and assists with contacting and scheduling guests.

Obtains permissions or licenses for recording or broadcasting on location, and for the use of music, sound effects and audio archive material.

Works in collaboration with presenters, performers, crew members, content providers or other program contributors, to perform quality assurance to meet established production standards, rules and regulations.

Assists with archiving show files and post-production editing as directed.

Play multiple roles on your projects, possibly handling videography, audio, editing or all of the above.

Manage the logistics of getting people, resources and equipment together at the right place at the right time.

May work a radio board shift.

Willingness to work in the field, sometime for extended hours per day or even multi-days and in all kinds of weather conditions.

Participate in on-air and fundraising activities and productions, which occur periodically throughout the year.

Perform other duties that may assigned or required.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree.

and

Experience: Two years related experience to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in media, broadcasting, or communications

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=13428&PostingSeq=1