Media Operations Manager – Penn State CommRadio

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POSITION SPECIFICS​

Would you like to lead Penn State's award-winning student radio/audio network? 

Penn State CommRadio is the official radio/streaming station and podcast network of the Bellisario College of Communications. It includes more than 150 student members and provides live radio coverage of Penn State sports, along with news, arts, and entertainment programming through a wide variety of podcasts, social media content and written stories. 

CommRadio seeks qualified candidates for the position of Media Operations Manager to supervise daily operations. This includes oversight of the day-to-day broadcasts and media distribution operations, providing vision, strategic development, and management of all content distribution, overseeing training, providing key performance metrics, strategies, and operational guidelines for the organization while aligning with overall University goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead staff, including student members and student management team. Hiring, development, and performance management
• Oversee and manage the day-to-day broadcast and media distribution operations, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, broadcast industry standards, university policies, and safety guidelines
• Oversee and manage program development and production, scheduling, broadcast engineering and operations, regulatory compliance, and reporting
• Ensure the station(s) project an on-air image of high production values and quality of content and that all technical standards are regularly measured and met
• Lead the acquisition, production, and distribution of diverse programming content that attracts, maintains, and increases audience engagement
• Develop contracts for the acquisition and distribution of station equipment and technology and program content; ensure compliance with all applicable terms, rights, and releases
• Lead or assist in station development functions; work to cultivate donor support for new projects and ongoing services; conceive entrepreneurial projects to generate revenue; identify funding sources and develop funding proposals
• Develop and implement new ideas to expand CommRadio's potential in the fast-changing landscape of audio programming (podcasts, radio, social media content, expanded live programming, etc.)

Work Arrangement: This is an onsite position and will operate out of our University Park campus.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree8+ years of relevant experience, includes 3+ years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $68,200.00 - $102,300.00.

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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