Positions Available

Television Program Director

Under the general supervision of the Station Manager, the Television Program Director is responsible for acquiring and scheduling television programs that support the mission of Arizona Public Media and that reflect community needs and priorities.

Customer Relations: Regardless of job capacity, each employee of Arizona Public Media is obligated to present a professional and helpful business image to all with whom they come into contact, both within and outside of the organization.

  • Opens: 2008-05-12
  • Ends: Open Until Filled
  • Review Begins: 2008-05-30

Production Technician

The Production Technician will participate as a member of the KUAT Television Production team ensuring television productions of the highest quality by serving as a senior crew member in the studio directing productions and operating all studio equipment, and on location as needed providing audio/grip and videographer back-up. Responsible for local post production, ingest and output. Position will require the ability to lift and carry up to fifty pounds of equipment. This position functions as a training position to prepare individuals for future career positions in broadcasting.

This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position which is anticipated to last up to two years. For further details on this type of position at the University of Arizona, please see: http://www.hr.arizona.edu/09_rel/policies/pp102.php

  • Opens: 2008-05-05
  • Ends: 2008-05-30
  • Review Begins: TBD

Account Executive

The Account Executive shall solicit and secure, on behalf of Arizona Public Media, new and/or continuing program underwriting agreements for KUAT-TV Channel 6 (PBS), KUAT-FM (Classical music), KUAZ-FM (NPR News/Genuine Jazz), Create, V-me and Website.

  • Opens: 2008-02-07
  • Ends: Open Until Filled
  • Review Begins: 2008-02-29

Content Producer

Under the general supervision of the Director of News and Information, this position is responsible for producing creative, compelling and intelligent program content for the KUAT Communications Group. Develops, creates and produces high quality content for news, promotion and production across multiple media platforms.

  • Opens: 2008-01-03
  • Ends: Open Until Filled
  • Review Begins: 2008-01-18

Radio JAZZ Announcer (Part-Time - multiple position available)

KUAT Radio Broadcast Services seeks individuals who can Host/Anchor local network programming and/or introduce and announce JAZZ musical recordings for the KUAT/KUAZ radio stations on assigned shift and on-call basis. On call availability involves weekend evenings, holidays and other shifts as scheduled. This is a permanent, part-time position with hours not to exceed 19 per week.

  • Opens: 2007-11-05
  • Ends: Open Until Filled
  • Review Begins: 2007-11-16

Radio Classical Announcer(Part-Time - mulitple positions available)

KUAT Radio Broadcast Services seeks individuals who can Host/Anchor local network programming and/or introduce and announce CLASSICAL musical recordings for the KUAT/KUAZ radio stations on assigned shift and on-call basis. On call availability involves weekend evenings, holidays and other shifts as scheduled. This is a permanent, part-time position with hours not to exceed 19 per week.

  • Opens: 2007-11-02
  • Ends: Open Until Filled
  • Review Begins: 2007-11-16
Employer Information

Arizona Public Media is committed to providing excellence in Public Broadcasting to the diverse communities of southern Arizona. Our employees are the single most important resource, making all we achieve possible.

Arizona Public Media values creativity, diversity and sincerity in public service. Arizona Public Media is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. We encourage all those qualified to apply.

In accordance with FCC guidelines (adopted Nov. 7, 2002), Arizona Public Media is required to provide notification of full-time job vacancies to organizations involved in assisting job seekers upon request by such organization.

As a public service, Arizona Public Media Human Resources office will provide notification of jobs to interested organizations. To request notification, write:

Arizona Public Media
PO Box 210067
Tucson, AZ 85721-0067

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Links:
The University of Arizona's Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office Web site .
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

EEO Public File Reports: KUAT Communications Group
EE0 Public File Report 2007
EEO Pulbic File Report: Information regarding recruitment sources
EEO Public File Report: Longer-Term Recruitment Initiatives