Assistant Producer, Idaho Matters

Boise State Public Radio; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Boise State Public Radio is Idaho's largest nonprofit NPR member station, delivering news, classical music, jazz, and cultural programming across a statewide network.

The entry-level coordinator role oversees daily operations, supports student operators, and ensures accurate program feeds and promotions for Boise State University’s public radio service. No visa sponsorship or hybrid/remote work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Entry-level professional with limited or no prior experience.
• Learn to resolve problems of limited scope under close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Verify proper running of the radio automation system and file intake from national program producers.
• Provide regular checks of our systems and content.
• Assist with studio interview needs and confirm program feeds to transmitters are correct and without error.
• Provide backup for other staff and a point of contact for producers, announcers, and volunteer production staff.
• Aid in promoting new series, special series, and events.
• Work with other staff to create regular program promotions for daily and weekly programs.
• Work well within a team environment.
• Serve as primary board operator for live Idaho Matters programs.
• Provide daily line production for recording interviews and broadcast program elements.
• Work with Idaho Matters and newsroom staff to plan coverage, series, and listener service.
• Schedule guests for interviews, in-person via virtual platforms and codec equipment.
• Research topics and write introductions, questions, and promotional materials.
• Record audio and take photos and video in the field to serve digital audiences.
• Communicate with guests and external partners about program elements.

Skills

Public radio operations

Teamwork

Content promotion

Interview support

Guest communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Broadcast automation system

Web CMS

Audio recording/editing tools

Job description

Job Summary/Basic Function

Serve as coordinator of student operators. Provide coverage of daily operations and checks of program and promotional content.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

This position is not eligible for hybrid/remote work schedules.

Department Overview

Boise State Public Radio is Idaho's largest nonprofit, listener-supported NPR member station, reaching the region's metropolitan and rural areas. Our radio network serves two-thirds of the population of Idaho through 28 transmitters & translators, as well as on digital platforms.

As the only source of quality public radio news, classical music, jazz, and unique cultural programming, our radio stations are distinct in their mission, their audience, and their partnerships.

Level Scope

Entry-level professional with limited or no prior experience to contribute to a project or work team. Incumbent learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity under close supervision while achieving day-to-day objectives. Works on developmental assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision-making. This level is typically focused on self-development. Requires theoretical knowledge through specific education and training.

Essential Functions

• Verify proper running of the radio automation system and file intake from national program producers.
• Provide regular checks of our systems and content.
• Assist with studio interview needs and confirm program feeds to transmitters are correct and without error.
• Provide backup for other staff and a point of contact for producers, announcers, and volunteer production staff.
• Aid in promoting new series, special series, and events.
• Work with other staff to create regular program promotions for daily and weekly programs.
• Work well within a team environment.
• Serve as primary board operator for live Idaho Matters programs.
• Provide daily line production for recording interviews and broadcast program elements.
• Work with Idaho Matters and newsroom staff to plan coverage, series, and listener service.
• Schedule guests for interviews, in-person via virtual platforms and codec equipment.
• Research topics and write introductions, questions, and promotional materials.
• Record audio and take photos and video in the field to serve digital audiences.
• Communicate with guests and external partners about program elements.
• May perform other duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong sense of ethical standards and the value of public service media.
• Some knowledge of: traffic log systems; broadcast policies and practices and FCC broadcast rules and regulations; program time shifting; broadcast and engineering discrepancies.
• Some experience in networking and/or radio automation; operating state-of-the-art digital broadcast equipment, recording and editing audio, using a web content management system.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.