198 Broadcast jobs in the United States

Job Description

Position Summary

Ensures that all broadcast systems in area of assignment are working properly to ensure that programs are broadcast on time and to the highest quality. Maintains existing audio and RF equipment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains traditional radio and digital broadcasting electronic systems and equipment including but not limited to RF switchers, transmitters, transceivers, studio consoles and associated audio equipment
• Responds to equipment outages, malfunctions, and related technical problems during his shift.
• Document equipment maintenance, repair, and replacements
• Installs, maintains, and supports desktop computer equipment for internal users as well as company-owned sites within market
• This is a service-oriented position requiring excellent written and oral communications, personable interaction with fellow employees and organizational skills
• Responsible for repairing or replacing broken or outdated equipment; seeks technical support from the manufacturer or sends equipment for repair as needed
• Provides technical support to all the departments; responds to and resolves transmission issues.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems; restarts or reconfigures defective equipment; works with other departments as needed to ensure that issues are resolved; responds to equipment malfunctions or outages anytime they occur

Essential duties and responsibilities are those most important or most frequently performed duties. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years radio broadcast experience is required.
• An associate degree or greater in a technical field or equivalent experience is required

• Knowledge with radio broadcast operations including maintenance of broadcast automation and studio equipment, transmitter site RF equipment as well as possessing strong computer/IT skills.
• Advanced knowledge of computer systems and networking
• Ability to use typical broadcast and electronics test equipment

• Occasional night and weekend work is expected and must be on-call and available to respond 24/7
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and have an excellent driving record

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions to perform this job successfully.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• AA degree in broadcast engineering or related field

• Bilingual in English/Spanish

• SBE certification is a plus

Physical Requirements

Work involves exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Work requires to be able to climb ladders, work in small places.

SBS requires that all U.S. and Puerto Rico employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to submit proof of vaccination. The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and will reasonably accommodate a qualified candidate, who may be unable to be vaccinated, consistent with federal, state, and local law.

SBS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture. The Director, Broadcast Investment acts as Rise's primary voice to the marketplace on key initiatives and works closely with the Investment leadership team to ensure positive, effective outcomes among all internal teams and across all clients. This position participates in broadcast strategy development, leads strategic discussions with broadcast partners, evaluates proposals / makes recommendations for ensuring client-favorable terms and leads best practices within the team. The Director, Broadcast is responsible for assigning and managing work and ensuring that deadlines are met and overall required outcomes achieved. This position is also responsible for informing clients and Rise leadership of industry changes, happenings, consolidation or other activities that may impact broadcast investment broadly and for proactively making recommendations to address each. The successful candidate will exercise a high degree of ethics and integrity, due in part to the oversight needed when managing client funds across large volumes of broadcast media (local and national). The Director is also expected to protect the confidential information that is part of the planning process and must be able to present plans, strategy and media options in a confident manner to groups of all sizes / all levels. LOCATION: Chicago, 4 days in office KEY RESPONSIBILITIES + Lead broadcast offering, and associated activation team(s), acting as Rise's and our clients' voice to the industry; establish and maintain strong vendor and internal / external client relationships + Oversee development of strategic broadcast media plans / buys to ensure client business needs, campaign objectives and investment goals are met + Be a champion for each client; manage and continually strive to find innovative solutions that build the brand while fostering the client relationship + Be a thought-leader; proactively identify both positive and negative marketplace trends; communicate impact to Rise and our clients; make recommendations for and develop and execute strategies to address, as necessary + Develop, direct and execute buy strategies, by client, to secure the best possible rates for our clients based on their goals, objectives and savings targets + Utilize data (rate, spend and plan history; internal benchmarks; database; channel and sales results; and all additional relevant data) to negotiate campaigns and achieve desired outcome across all vendors; direct team re: same + Work alongside other Rise teams, as applicable, to ensure long-term client satisfaction / retention and growth through achievement of broadcast-related goals + Direct and manage work within team; ensure resources are best utilized in order to deliver on-time, accurate and expected results; provide guidance to team members in need of assistance in obtaining results / executing campaigns; intervene as necessary to complete tasks + Review all buy-related paperwork (i.e., vendor, ATB, etc.) completed by team with keen attention to detail; ensure proper approvals have been received from clients and vendors prior to execution + Manage and maintain buys based on client budgets and negotiation outcomes; socialize outcomes among appropriate team members and leadership + Accountable for problem / error / failure resolution activities serving as escalation point and creating necessary documentation, providing objective recommendations and implementing solutions + Own execution accuracy across all team members + Responsible for managing a team of direct reports (remote and across all Rise locations) with accountability for all aspects of team oversight, including employee onboarding, employee training, employee performance (accountability and behavior), employee retention + Marshall resources to optimize team structure as dictated by ongoing business need; proactively maintain talent pipeline, and identify and create a plan to address talent gaps / needs as the business and our offering evolves + Participate in the new business process / pitches, as directed / assigned + Work independently to achieve assigned metrics and ensure team achieves same JOB REQUIREMENTS Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis Education + Bachelor degree (communications, marketing, advertising, or business) or a combination of an Associate's degree and related work experience + Ability to speak, read and write the English language Experience + 12+ years of experience in media, including experience in strategy / planning / buying for broadcast (traditional and digital), with the proven ability to lead across a portfolio of clients + 7+ years in a management or supervisory role + Proficiency in MediaOcean/Spectra and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); knowledge in research/data tools (SQAD, Vivvix, Nielsen, comScore, PrimeLingo, iSpot, Freewheeel etc.) required + Working knowledge of other media a plus (i.e. digital, print, search, social, OOH, etc.) + Exceptionally strong verbal and written business communication skills to effectively interact with media vendors, clients and all levels of the internal organization + Superior negotiation skills with a proven track record of delivering rate savings and value to ensure client satisfaction and retention + Ability to identify / recruit / retain talent; experience positively managing personnel issues + Detail oriented with exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills + Proven ability to manage multiple, simultaneous short- and long-term projects + Track record of demonstrating strong judgment and prioritization capabilities + Ability to implement change quickly to support evolving / changing client initiatives Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: + Proven ability to develop and manage broadcast media campaigns that meet / exceed business objectives + Influential and persuasive communicator with strong interpersonal skills; exceptional ability to grow and foster internal / external relationships + Strong presentation / story-telling skills + Demonstrated ability to learn and understand each client's business; act as an extension of the client with working knowledge of issues that could influence broadcast decisions + Display a natural curiosity as a "student of the industry" with a desire to both learn and teach, while applying knowledge for the ongoing betterment of client broadcast plans + Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team + Ability to identify / recruit / retain top talent; experience positively managing personnel issues + Passion for a purpose-driven, team oriented, client-first, cross-functional culture + Possesses a desire for excellence and a passion to succeed in a rapid-paced, deadline-committed environment where everyone is expected to be hands-on + Demonstrated problem-solver with the ability to provide creative solutions that result in positive outcomes + Ability to articulate a clear and compelling vision to direct and maximize the team where all roles and responsibilities are well defined, understood and managed + Expert synthesizer of detail and information for client, peer and management consumption + Exhibits sound business judgment to navigate through everyday client and team challenges, commanding both authority and respect + Ability to stay calm under pressure and maintain Rise's professional standards when dealing with clients and vendors Travel: Up to 20% of time Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $115,000 - $125,000, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions. Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

• Support user needs across all departments, including News, Creative Services, Sales and Administration
• Maintain imaging machines, updating firmware and managing hardware inventory
• Provide technical guidance to end-users and mobile device support
• Maintain LAN/IT infrastructure, installation and support of network hardware and software
• Occasional travel to news bureau, transmitter and translator locations
• Analyze and implement corporate data back-up, disaster recovery and security procedure

• Working knowledge of managed network switches and architecture concepts
• VMWare, Cisco or Microsoft certifications preferred
• Prior experience with a large user base
• Experience in the television broadcast setting preferred
• Experience with networked, stand-alone printers and digital copiers
• Enterprise and web-based applications
• VPN, Cisco equipment, TCP/IP and subnets, NAS, LAN Management
• Communications skills and customer-service attitude
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems
• Higher education in technology, SBE certification or related military experience will be considered

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Details

Open Date 06/11/2025

Requisition Number PRN42175B

Job Title Sr Producer

Working Title Broadcast Feature Producer

Job Grade F

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area President

Department 00327 - Athletics Department

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range DOE

Close Date 09/11/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The University of Utah Athletics Department is seeking a talented, creative, and detail-oriented Broadcast Feature Producer to join our dynamic media team. This individual will be responsible for producing engaging, high-quality feature content that showcases the stories of student-athletes, coaches, and the university’s athletic programs. The Broadcast Feature Producer will work closely with other members of the broadcast and creative media team to produce compelling narratives that resonate with fans, alumni, and the greater University of Utah community.

Responsibilities

• ESPN+ Feature Story Production : Conceptualize, script, and produce feature stories on athletes, coaches, and key athletic events, showcasing unique angles that highlight the human side of sports. This should be emotional and impactful content that enhances the fan experience and recruiting opportunities by providing insight into the team, game preparation, and celebrations of victories.

• Content Development : Collaborate with the Athletics Communications team to identify interesting storylines, uncover new features, and develop fresh ideas that represent the spirit and culture of Utah Athletics.

• Innovative Storytelling : Continuously seek out new ways to tell stories through visuals, sound, and storytelling techniques, staying current with trends in sports media production.

• Lead Stylistic Shoots : Creatively lead documentary style interview shoots, using a range of camera and lighting techniques to showcase our student athletes and coaches in a one-on-one setting.

• Video Editing : Edit video content, including interview features, VO features, high energy highlights and short event recaps, into polished, compelling stories for distribution on television, digital platforms and social media.

• Collaborative Teamwork : Work alongside the broadcast team, creative media team, photographers, graphic designers, and social media managers to ensure cohesive messaging and content alignment with overall Athletics Department branding.

• Live Event Integration : Capture and create behind-the-scenes and feature content at live athletic events, integrating the unique atmosphere and energy into stories that extend beyond the scoreboard.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Production, or a related field.

• Three to five years of experience in broadcast media production, video production, or feature storytelling, ideally in sports.

• Advanced proficiency with video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid, etc.).

• Technical familiarity with cinema-style cameras, preferably Sony FX-6.

• Strong experience in storytelling, including scripting, video editing, and pacing.

• Ability to shoot a wide variety of live sports in creative ways.

• Knowledge of sports, with an understanding of how to highlight the emotional and personal narratives behind athletic achievement.

• Experience working in a collaborative team environment and working with diverse groups of people.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on the athletic calendar.

• Strong familiarity with the University of Utah’s athletics programs and a passion for representing Utah’s legacy in collegiate sports.

Preferences

• Experience in producing content for broadcast platforms, particularly in sports or collegiate athletics.

• Background in live broadcast production, including directing or technical assistance with live streams.

• Familiarity with broadcast graphics and animation software (e.g., Ross XPression, DAK Show Control).

• Previous experience with college athletics, especially in the Big 12 or a major sports conference.

• Understanding of the University of Utah’s mission, values, and athletic culture.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and a portfolio or reel of relevant broadcast feature content (including examples of sports-related stories and features) to be considered for the position.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at ( for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at ( or ( or University Human Resource Management at ( if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

• Running the robotic cameras during the newscast
• Oversee the setup of the studio prior to the newscast
• Provide creative input and will work with the newscast producer and production crew
• Responsible for clean technical execution of the look of the newscast
• Run day-to-day operations in Master Control
• Responsible for running breaks during network broadcasts

• Previous experience working as a technical director at a commercial television station
• Experience operating several broadcast equipment
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Must be willing to work mornings and provide backup on holidays and vacation
• Must have reliable transportation
• Experience with television master control operations
• Experience with ENPS, VIZ RT graphics, and Bitcentral video playback will be helpful
• Related military experience will be considered

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs