Job Description

Posting Number

req21904

Department

TV Production Services

Department Website Link

Location

Main Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

Arizona Public Media is looking for a Lead Senior Broadcast Traffic Specialist to join the team. The Lead Senior Broadcast Traffic Coordinator is a senior member of the radio and television broadcast traffic operations team. This experienced lead position will help guide a team that provides essential operational support for radio and television programming. The team is responsible for the creation and production of radio and television broadcast logs for multiple stations and programming streams, which denote program schedules and placements of station identification, promotional, and underwriting announcements. They are also responsible for coordinating timely and accurate communication between traffic operations, the radio and television program directors, master control operations, the underwriting sales staff, the marketing and brand management staff, and the business office staff. They ensure compliance with university policies, state and federal laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will be proficient in both radio and television systems. They will be a leader and team player who has the ability to train other AZPM members.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage multimedia and traffic team activities for the AZPM Traffic Department by training, assigning, scheduling, and mentoring staff and students.
• Communicate cross-departmentally with AZPM Leadership, managers, staff and to source and create needed meta-data, schedule local interstitial television breaks; and underwriting spots, coordinating among all stakeholders the highest and best use of airtime to meet the needs of the organization’s strategy.
• Prepare daily radio and television broadcast logs for scheduled programs and interstitial material using traffic management software.
• Reconcile the daily broadcast logs in compliance with FCC rules and regulations and AZPM guidelines.
• Maintain daily broadcast record schedule and follow-up of program resources.
• Manage broadcast log for each channel while ensuring proper Bugs are in the log.
• Ensure underwriting openings are attached to underwriting spots and connected properly for paid clients.
• Oversee completion of monthly reports.
• Verify and export completed data files for all daily broadcast logs.
• Implement changes and advisory posted program information from national network.
• Assist with troubleshooting on-air traffic and broadcast-related issues.
• Coordinate with other public broadcasting stations and PMM as necessary for delivery of scheduled programs.
• Process radio and television underwriting insertion orders, assign copy, set spot schedules, send confirmations, and schedule make goods.
• Work to ensure compliance with the Federal Communications Rules and Regulations.
• Work to ensure compliance with university policies, state, and federal laws and regulations,
  PBS written guidelines, and station standards and policies.
• Conduct training for team members across AZPM.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Meticulous attention to detail, organizational, communication skills and accuracy.
• Exceptional competence in both oral and written English.
• Ability to utilize relevant software programs, particularly Microsoft Office 365, and cloud-based delivery applications.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of television programming strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Myers Protrack or similar broadcast scheduling software.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Broadcasting and Journalism

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$47,356 - $59,195

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

6

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.


The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Grade Range Minimum

$47356

Grade Range Midpoint

$59195

Grade Range Maximum

$71034

Career Stream and Level

M1

Job Family

Broadcasting

Job Function

Broadcasting & Journalism

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

3/3/2025

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Alexia Aguilar, [email protected]

Open Date

2/11/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [email protected].

Job Tags

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