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**Open Date** 06/06/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN15955N

**Job Title** UU Student - Other

**Working Title** Platform Manager – UteCast

**Job Grade** SJ

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 12-15 hours per week

**Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

**Is this a work study job?** No

**VP Area** President

**Department** 00475 - Student Media Council

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $12.00 - $13.00/h DOE

**Close Date** 09/06/2025

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

Job Summary

Student Media at the University of Utah seeks a student to become the Platform Manager of Utecast – the student-run audio & video production team for Student Media at the University of Utah. This position is responsible to help manage and oversee the business and development of all channels of UteCast to ensure their success and growth.

This position will help oversee the following aspects of UteCast channels: distribution of live, digital, and recorded content, analysis and research, audience growth, quality control, and platform growth.

Applications will be reviewed as received. Student Media intends to fill this position before the Fall 2025 semester.

Responsibilities

Expectations:

+ It is expected that the platform manager and UteCast Director will meet to set goals and plans at the beginning of each semester and regularly meet to review, revise, and improve progress towards reaching those goals and implementing plans. Weekly meetings with other platform managers are also required.

+ Content Distribution: Work with leadership to identify, select, implement, and maintain an appropriate distribution method for all content and podcasts. Actively improve the content distribution process and work to increase listenership and distribution of all content on campus and to the campus community. This includes evaluation of all methods of distribution on and off campus.

+ Analysis & Research: Be trained and understand how to interpret the results and data in Google Analytics and other digital platforms (email, social media, mobile app, etc.). Develop and display other key metrics (event attendees, etc.) to enable content planning and other decisions affecting the platform. Provide appropriate reports to content and department leadership. Conduct research to assist in decision making and content planning.

+ Audience Growth: Assist and help manage marketing for the UteCast channels through social media, tabling, events, advertising, and other marketing opportunities on campus. Generate and suggest new ideas to help channels gain and retain audience. As appropriate, implement ideas or assist in implementation with content leadership.

+ Revenue generation: Coordinate with Advertising Director to develop and pursue potential advertising opportunities and other sources of revenue.

+ Quality Control: Consistently review streaming and digital distribution to ensure content is available, functional, and accessible through all distribution points. (Note: This is not an editorial position and platform managers do not dictate or edit content. UteCast platform directors lead contributors in reviewing content for quality.)

Minimum Qualifications

+ Must be a current University of Utah student.

+ Previous experience and/or education and training in business or product management.

+ An interest in or experience with video/radio/podcasting/entertainment/media is preferred.

+ Willingness to familiarize self with the platform, platform leadership, and the content of the platform. Preference given to applicants with prior experience in the platform.

+ Experience in working with or managing others and in leading a team.

+ Computer proficiency and ability/willingness to learn new programs and software.

+ Experience or knowledge of marketing, brand management, audience growth and engagement. If applicant does not have this type of experience, a willingness to study and learn is required.

+ Major or minor in business, strategic communication, management, marketing, or similar preferred.

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Special Instructions Summary

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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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