Manager, Programming & Operations - Wyoming Public Media

Public Media Business Association; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyoming Public Media seeks a Manager of Programming & Operations to lead scheduling, content delivery, and production systems across radio networks and digital services. This role ensures accurate content delivery, FCC compliance, and seamless coordination with Programming, News, Engineering, Digital, and Underwriting teams.

The position involves managing live events, breaking news coverage, and audience engagement initiatives to support revenue goals and brand consistency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program scheduling across radio networks and digital platforms.
• Develop and maintain program logs and content schedules.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and national content providers.
• Ensure FCC compliance and reporting documentation.
• Manage schedule changes, live events, and emergency broadcasts.
• Produce and schedule interstitials, promos, and live segments.
• Support on-air fundraising campaigns and special programming.

Skills

Public radio operations

Broadcast continuity

Content distribution

Project management

Audience analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

FCC regulations

Job description

Manager, Programming & Operations - Wyoming Public Media

Salary: $55,500.00 - $65,504.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Aug 23, 2026

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JOB TITLE:

Manager, Programming & Operations

JOB PURPOSE:

Advance Wyoming Public Media's public service mission through the management of programming operations, broadcast continuity, and production systems across four radio networks and associated digital services. Ensure the accurate scheduling, integration, production, and delivery of local and national content while maintaining compliance with FCC regulations and organizational standards. Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to support audience engagement, revenue generation, brand consistency, and the reliable operation of WPM's statewide broadcast and digital platforms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage program scheduling, content placement, broadcast continuity, and operational workflows across Wyoming Public Media's radio networks and digital platforms to ensure accurate, reliable delivery of programming.
• Develop and maintain program logs and content schedules, ensuring accurate placement of programming, promotions, underwriting, station identifications, emergency alerts, and other required broadcast elements.
• Coordinate with Programming, News, Engineering, Digital, Development, and Underwriting teams, as well as national content providers, to ensure seamless content distribution, schedule execution, and fulfillment of programming and sponsorship commitments.
• Ensure compliance with FCC regulations, underwriting guidelines, contractual obligations, emergency alert requirements, and organizational policies; maintain records and documentation required for reporting, audits, and regulatory review.
• Manage schedule changes, special programming, breaking news coverage, live events, and emergency broadcasts; troubleshoot operational and automation issues and coordinate resolutions with appropriate staff.
• Produce, schedule, and deliver interstitial content, promotional announcements, live-hosting segments, local programming, podcast content, and other audio elements that support audience engagement, organizational priorities, and revenue goals.
• Support on-air fundraising campaigns through production, scheduling, board operation, and live or recorded announcements as needed.
• Serve as board announcer and provide operational support for special programming, election coverage, breaking news events, and other live broadcasts.
• Collaborate with leadership to strengthen Wyoming Public Media's on-air brand, audience engagement efforts, and programming strategies through compelling content and consistent presentation across platforms.
• Monitor audience performance metrics and provide operational leadership during the absence of the Program Director to ensure continuity of programming services.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Special event hosting/production.
• Backup for Program Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Influence
• Sensitivity
• Stress Tolerance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Experience:3 years of work-related experience

Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements:Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP .

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated knowledge of public radio operations, programming, broadcast continuity, and content distribution principles.
• Hands-on experience with radio production, audio content development, and on-air presentation techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and troubleshoot network, broadcast, and content delivery issues both on-site and remotely.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, records management, workflow coordination, and training on-air and operations personnel.
• Experience utilizing audience analytics, ratings data, and other broadcast audience measurement and reporting tools.
• Positive, can-do attitude with the ability to follow direction, exercise sound judgment, and effectively communicate instructions and expectations to staff.

• Resume or C.V.
• Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus:This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or [e-mail] .