Special Projects Producer

Position Highlights
The Special Projects Producer is responsible for identifying, developing, and producing community events with the potential for media production and broadcast and/or digital distribution. This role serves as a bridge between Southern Arizona communities, stakeholders, and AZPM, ensuring important events, local stories, cultural moments, and public affairs discussions are brought to a broader audience through high-quality content and participant experiences.

This role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by event schedules, ensuring full coverage of community‑focused productions and the ability to travel to attend meetings, events, and productions throughout Southern Arizona. It also requires a willingness to drive UA/AZPM vehicles and transport talent, guests, and equipment to support production needs.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more.

Duties & Responsibilities

Work with AZPM leadership to identify best topics/projects for consideration and ultimately for public and media presentation.

Research, identify, and support events, initiatives, and conversations that align with AZPM’s mission and strategic intent and have potential for broader distribution.

Research, develop, write scripts and project rundowns, serving as coordinating producer for special projects and overseeing production of live and recorded events, town halls, panel discussions, and cultural programs.

Produce projects for media platforms including broadcast TV, digital, radio, podcasts; some productions intended for the Southern Arizona market, others with an eye for national distribution.

Build relationships with organizations, thought leaders, and industry and cultural institutions to stay informed on relevant issues and event opportunities; coordinate national, regional, and local conferences and training opportunities.

Coordinate logistical planning and production details, including securing talent, venues, technical requirements, and staffing.

Work closely with content, news, production, and marketing teams to adapt live events into engaging media content for broadcast, streaming, and social media distribution, ensuring high production quality by collaborating with technical staff.

Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources efficiently to meet deadlines and strategic goals; evaluate impact and success through audience metrics, community feedback, and media reach.

Represent the organization at community meetings, industry conferences, and public events to foster partnerships and audience engagement.

Work independently and deliver high-quality work consistently and on deadline, maintaining accuracy, fairness, balance, and professionalism.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

Comfortable working in both office and field production environments.

Strong editorial judgment with the ability to identify compelling stories and community‑driven content opportunities.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders, production and marketing staff.

Demonstrated ability to create and execute multi‑platform content strategies for television, radio, digital media, and social media.

Outstanding project management skills, managing multiple high‑priority projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift, move, or transport up to 25 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, media production, communications, or a related field OR equivalent advanced learning attained through professional experience.

Minimum of 5 years experience in journalism or broadcast production, and live event production.

Valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience coordinate technical teams, secure venues, and oversee production logistics for live or recorded events.

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Experience with media production tools, including audio/video editing software and content management systems.

Proven experience producing for multiple platforms, including broadcast, radio, digital media, social media, and podcasts.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

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