Assistant Producer & Live Radio Coordinator

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ); Boise (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Boise State Public Radio is seeking an Entry-level Coordinator to support daily operations, run the radio automation system, and supervise junior staff as needed. The role includes handling interview setups, program feeds, and content checks to ensure smooth broadcasts.

You will assist in producing and promoting series, coordinating with producers, announcers, and volunteers, with a focus on reliability and quality of coverage across Idaho matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of FCC broadcast rules and regulations.
• Experience with recording and editing audio.
• Experience with a web content management system.
• Supervisory practices and team coordination.

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.
• Serve as primary board operator for live Idaho Matters programs.
• Provide daily line production for recording interviews and broadcast program elements.
• Schedule guests for interviews and manage field recordings.

Skills

Radio operations

Broadcast engineering

Audio recording/editing

Web CMS

Supervisory basics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Broadcast automation system

Job description

Boise State Public Radio is seeking an Entry-level Coordinator to support daily operations, run the radio automation system, and supervise junior staff as needed. The role includes handling interview setups, program feeds, and content checks to ensure smooth broadcasts.

You will assist in producing and promoting series, coordinating with producers, announcers, and volunteers, with a focus on reliability and quality of coverage across Idaho matters.