• KGLT Production Director

    Montana State University (Bozeman, MT)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26250

    For questions regarding this position, please contact:

    Craig Clark

    [email protected]

     

    406-994-6484

     

    Classification Title Media Mgr

     

    Working Title KGLT Production Director

    Brief Position Overview

    KGLT is seeking a skilled and detailed-oriented Production Director to manage our recording and production facilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality audio production for broadcast on our radio station. This role involves operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting audio equipment, as well as collaborating with on-air talent and production staff to create exceptional audio content for broadcast operations. This key position is responsible for managing the digital media assets on multiple computers for program broadcast.

     

    Position Number 4M1153

     

    Department KUSM State Base Fund

     

    Division Others under the President

     

    Appointment Type Classified

     

    Contract Term Fiscal Year

     

    Semester

     

    If other, specify From date

     

    If other, specify End date

     

    FLSA Exempt

     

    Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE

     

    FTE 1.0

     

    Benefits Eligible Eligible

     

    Salary Salary range of $19.82 to $22.00 hourly, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

     

    Contract Type Classified Salary

     

    If other, please specify

     

    Recruitment Type Open

    Position Details

    General Statement

    The KGLT Production Director will manage our production room facility and is responsible for creating or downloading all recorded programming for KGLT . This position records, edits, and produces daily programming for the station. The position requires proficiency in digital editing software and the ability to quickly edit and finish media programming daily. This position requires a skilled and trained ear for producing quality audio programs that meet the standards for broadcast. The position is responsible for maintaining a production traffic log and manages the daily broadcasting programming media assets need for daily broadcast operations. This requires a high attention to detall to ensure metadata is correct for specific recorded programs. This position schedules recording times for voice talent and works with several community organization in creating and producing recorded PSAs that air on the station. The position also requires the ability to write and edit copy for PSAs and additional recorded materials.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    + Work within a team environment to achieve department and organizational goals.

    + Maintain and operate KGLT’s production room including the scheduling of studio use

    + Maintain production traffic logs for PSAs, KGLT station promos, and national and locally produced programs

    + Operate audio mixing consoles, microphones, recording equipment, and other audio devices

    + Edit, mix, and master audio recordings to meet broadcast standards and enhance overall sound quality.

    + Monitor recording audio levels to ensure clear, balanced, and distortion-free sound.

    + Work closely with producers, hosts, and other team members to understand their audio needs and provide technical expertise.

    + Communicate effectively with team members to ensure all audio elements are properly integrated into broadcasts and recordings.

    + Provide training and guidance to on-air talent and production staff on the use of audio equipment and best practices.

    + Collaborate with on-air talent and production staff in producing audio content

    + Maintain and manage media assets required for KGLT programming

    + Record, edit, produce, schedule KGLT programs

    + Download and manage national programs received from NPR and Public Radio Exchange

    + Independently manages media assets on air studio computer

    + Create and edit copy for various public service announcements

    + Maintain correspondence with various organizations that submit public service announcements to KGLT

    + Create and develop various station spots including recorded underwriting messages

    + Create, implement, and manage sponsor on-air messages and program log schedules

    Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

    + A Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting, Film, Recording Technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

    + Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer applications and fundamentals and ability to use Windows and Apple computers

    + Proven experience using audio equipment used in recording (mixers, microphones, digital audio interfaces, etc.

    + Proven proficiency using a digital audio workstation such as Adobe Audition

    + Experience writing and editing copy or scripts for production in broadcasting or digital media

    Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

    + Experience in commercial or non-commercial broadcasting.

    + Experience recording voice overs in a studio environment.

    + Experience managing a production facility or studio.

    + Basic knowledge of public media and its programming goals.

    The Successful Candidate Will

    + Proven ability to independently manage highly detailed daily operations, and multiple ongoing projects and deadlines.

    + Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills.

    + Be able to execute multiple tasks in an organized manner and respond appropriately to multiple demands.

    + Perform detailed work with a high level of accuracy and manage projects effectively

    + Encourage and maintain collaboration in a team environment

    + Maintain and elevate positive relationships with the membership and other constituents and seek new mutual beneficial relationships.

    Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

    This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

     

    Physical Demands

     

    This position requires an individual to sit at a computer work station and edit and produces audio programs on a daily basis for multiple hours.

     

    This position has supervisory duties? No

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Number of Vacancies 1

     

    Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.

     

    Position End Date (if temporary)

     

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    Close Date

    Applications will be:

    Screening of applications will begin on January 16th 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

     

    Special Instructions

     

    This position is not eligible for new sponsorship

    EEO Statement

    Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

     

    In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.