Maricopa Community College district is hiring: Broadcast Producer Manager (Speci

Broadcast Producer Manager (Specially Funded)
Job ID: 322488

Location: Rio Salado Community College

Full/Part Time: Regular
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range: $64,346.00 - $83,649.50 annually, DOE

Grade: 117

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm; some evenings and weekends may be required

Work Calendar: 12 Months

Funding Information: This is a grant funded assignment with a projected end date of 06-30-2026 with renewal based on available funds and the needs of MCCCD.

Benefits
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports employees and their families’ health and well‑being. The benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community.

Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time

20 Paid Observed Holidays

Company‑paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short‑Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage

Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer‑matching contributions

Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)

Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents

Annual Professional Development Funding

Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

District‑Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars

Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter

Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Sight‑On‑Site Eye Care Services

Pre‑Retirement Planning Events

Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full‑time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary
Writes, edits and produces content for various news programs. Co‑hosts and delivers news magazine features and interviews for KJZZ’s flagship local program. Produces well‑edited audio pieces using digital editing software in a timely manner. Hosts live and pre‑produced audio for air. This position works in‑person to create content and host programming.

Essential Functions
60% – Writes, hosts, edits and produces content for local news magazine program and other programs as needed, conducts live and recorded interviews.

30% – Gathers and presents guest and story ideas, edits audio, creates highly produced field pieces, and produces content in a timely fashion.

10% – Fundraising efforts and events.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in journalism, English, broadcasting, communication or a related field and five (5) years of on‑air experience in journalism, news, multimedia, and audio board operations in recorded and live situations that includes demonstrated experience through an on‑air portfolio within the last five years that shows an understanding of target audiences, continuity, broadcast technology, interviewing skills, and well‑written on‑air news which includes two years of supervisory experience.

OR an equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full‑time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

Two (2) years live hosting and anchoring experience with a personable on‑air presentation and strong, friendly delivery that fits seamlessly into programs.

Three (3) years producing well‑written, contextual news with sound.

Three (3) years live broadcast experience.

Two (2) years of audio editing skills.

Portfolio of on‑air work within the last five (5) years that shows an understanding of target audiences, interviewing skills, and well‑written on‑air news provided in any media format.

One (1) year of full‑time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two (2) years.

Special Working Conditions
Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate’s own expense. Will be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations. May require numerous evenings or weekends. May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen. May be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs.

Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver’s License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving.

How to Apply
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant’s knowledge, skill and abilities. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.

Indicate whether former or current employment is Full‑Time or; Part‑Time employment (must include number of hours worked).

Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.

Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD’s policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at adasupport@domail.maricopa.edu.

MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 states: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. Rio Salado College’s Title IX/504 Coordinator is O. Tafari Osayande, o.tafari.osayande@riosalado.edu, 480/517-8196.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

Posting Close Date
Open until filled

First Review April 10, 2026. Applications received after the review date may not be screened.

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