Job Information
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Utah Public Radio (UPR) Station Manager and Assistant Profes in LOGAN, Utah
Utah Public Radio (UPR) Station Manager and Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in the Department of Communication and Media
Requisition ID: 2026-9863
of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Faculty
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Faculty
College: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: Communication and Media
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits
Overview
The Department of Communication and Media at Utah State University (Logan campus) seeks applications for a Utah Public Radio (UPR) Station Manager and Assistant Professor of Professional Practice. This faculty member will oversee the administrative and business functions of UPR and regularly teach courses related to their expertise. As the station manager, this faculty member will maximize revenue, increase market share, enhance ratings, control expenses, and provide essential financial analysis and forecasts at UPR. The manager will also support and coach the UPR team to ensure professionalism and competence.
Utah Public Radio broadcasts news, information, public affairs, and cultural programming 24 hours a day across Utah and in Southern Idaho. UPR is situated within the Department of Communication and Media at Utah State University, which offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Journalism, Communication Studies, and Technical Communication and Rhetoric. Utah State University is home to award winning researchers and instructors. As a land-grant institution, USU provides readily available, research-based programs and educational resources in efforts to improve the lives of residents across the state. Situated in a mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City, USU is surrounded by numerous trail systems, the Logan River, Beaver Mountain Ski Resort, Bear Lake, and a growing restaurant and music scene downtown.
Review of applications will begin February 16th, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled.
Please direct all questions related to this job posting to the search committee chair, Dr. Sydney O'Shay, at Sydney.oshay@usu.edu.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities for this role include 70% Station Manager administrative duties (area of excellence), 20% teaching (area of effectiveness), and 10% service. Specific responsibilities include:
Direct all aspects of public radio operations: programming, production, development, promotion, and engineering across broadcast and digital platforms.
Develop marketing strategies that achieve audience targets for broadcast and digital properties (web, mobile, digital-only streams, podcasts, etc.).
Coordinate with USU administration and relevant departments on financial reviews, performance metrics, fundraising, membership engagement, campaign planning, and grant applications.
Lead partnerships and donor engagement efforts that maximize station revenue while ensuring high-quality content and operational efficiency.
Ensure compliance with FCC and other regulatory and branding standards.
Oversee UPR staff operations, including hiring, scheduling, and delegating responsibilities.
Lead the UPR team in the development of web and mobile... For full info follow application link.
USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).