Broadcast Operations Manager — Student Training & Content

University of North Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas in Denton seeks a Radio Operations Manager to maintain the basic sound of KNTU and supervise student volunteers and staff, ensuring quality control across programming and broadcasts.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field with five years of professional radio experience, confirms knowledge of FCC rules, and can work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of professional related experience.
• Knowledge of FCC rules and industry standards.
• Strong communications, supervisory, and training skills.
• Ability to work a schedule including some evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and manage all student staff directors while creating a positive environment for teaching and coaching students the techniques and procedures for their various tasks.
• Help manage all quality control aspects of our brands, on-air content, podcast content, music and traffic logs, and promotional materials; write and approve scripts, voice talent, and loading content in our automation system.
• Oversee students assigned to fundraising activities aimed at increasing donations.
• Work with students to generate online content for all KNTU websites, social media and podcast platforms.
• Assist with broadcast and documentation of public affairs programming, content that examines issues of public importance in KNTU’s local coverage area.
• Evaluate and critique all on-air operations, providing feedback to staff directors and station personnel.
• Organize and supervise promotional appearances, live broadcasts/remotes, and fundraisers, including student participation.

Skills

Industry standards & FCC rules

Communications

Supervisory & training

Motivate others

Work schedule flexibility

Safety & security awareness

Radio station operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The University of North Texas in Denton seeks a Radio Operations Manager to maintain the basic sound of KNTU and supervise student volunteers and staff, ensuring quality control across programming and broadcasts.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field with five years of professional radio experience, confirms knowledge of FCC rules, and can work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.