Programming Coordinator

Salary : $18.65 Hourly

Location : Tucson, AZ

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-00467

Department : DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Division : RADIO STATION

Opening Date : 01 / 08 / 2026

Job Summary

The Programming Coordinator plans and coordinates programming, production, promotions, and events for the KPYT Community Radio Station

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day programming, production, promotions, and events of the radio station, including, but not limited to, program development and evaluation, and staff scheduling and training.
• Review and recommend programming policies, procedures, systems and forms designed to improve station programming, production, promotion, and events.
• Participate in the development of station goals, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze the programming needs of the listening public and creates programs to serve needs.
• Responsible for programming music and special programs.
• Coordinate radio promotions and events.
• Schedule radio announcer program slots, promotion and event assignments, and training as needed.
• Responsible for evening and weekend radio station programming and operations.
• Serve as producer / on air radio announcer of various music, news or other information programming as assigned.
• Confer and participate with other departments, organizations, and / or agencies regarding promotions, special programs, events, and fund raising activities.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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Skills and Abilities :

Education, Certifications and Experience Required

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications or related field and three (3) years of progressive work experience in radio or broadcasting.

Special Requirements :

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe provides 22 days of Paid Time Off which increases with years of service and 15 paid Holidays per year. We offer a comprehensive healthcare benefit package that surpasses or rivals the biggest organizations in Tucson. We encourage you to stay healthy by providing an onsite Wellness Center. Additionally, the Tribe offers a 401(k) Plan with a generous match in which you're immediately vested along with a profit sharing plan after one year of employment. Sworn police and and fire employees are eligible to make Pre-Tax and After-Tax contirbutions to the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement Systems ("PSPRS").

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Do have a bachelor's degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications or related field and three (3) years of progressive work experience in radio or broadcasting?

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This position will be required to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends, are you willing to work non-traditional hours?

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Do you currently have a valid Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card, or are you able to obtain one within ninety (90) days of hire? (Please note : failure to maintain a current Level 1 Clearance Card will result in termination.)

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