Assistant Producer, Idaho Matters

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Vacation days 12-24

ORP retirement fund

PERSI retirement fund

Medical insurance

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Boise State Public Radio seeks a Coordinator of student operators to cover daily operations and ensure program and promotional content runs smoothly. The role involves recording, editing, and coordinating interviews and program feeds, with on-site duties and no visa sponsorship.

Verify automation systems, assist with studio needs, schedule guests, and collaborate with producers, announcers, and staff to promote new series and events across Idaho's NPR network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of FCC rules and broadcast practices.
• Experience with recording, editing, and streaming audio.
• Ability to work under supervision and learn on the job.

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.
• May perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Public service media ethics

FCC regulations knowledge

Broadcast policy knowledge

Program time shifting knowledge

Web content management systems

Supervisory practices

Networking / radio automation

Recording and editing audio

Interpersonal collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Broadcast equipment operation

Digital broadcast systems

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.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range is $49,732.80 to $56,804.80 annually and is commensurate with experience.

• 12 paid holidaysAND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
• 10.76% University contribution to yourORP retirement fund(Professional and Faculty employees)
• 11.96% University contribution to yourPERSI retirement fund(Classified employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and otherhealth-related insurancecoverages
• Tuition fee waiverbenefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
• See ourfull benefits pagefor more information!

About Us

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We're a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond. We're building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

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