Programming Director/KUNM

Requisition ID	req36395
Working Title	Programming Director/KUNM
Position Grade	14
Position Summary	Under indirect supervision, directs the programming unit for the University's radio station, KUNM. Develops, implements, and promotes program schedules, ensuring compliance with regulations governing program activity. Directs four production and audience engagement staff and serves on the Sr. Leadership Team. This is a temporary full-time position with an expected end date of 09/30/2026. See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment	Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications	Facility in using radio automation systems Management experience with volunteers At least five years of experience in broadcast and digital audience development, engagement, analytics or related roles Demonstrated success overseeing the growth of and managing newsletters, podcasts, social media or other direct-to-audience products Strong analytical skills and experience translating metrics into action Excellent written, digital and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across editorial, product and revenue teams Enthusiasm for the KUNM's mission to "Inform, Entertain and Engage the people of New Mexico" and a full grasp of our community-first approach
Additional Requirements
Campus	Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department	KUNM (402A)
Employment Type	Staff
Staff Type	Temporary - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status	Exempt
Pay	Monthly: $6,976.67 - $8,525.00
Benefits Eligible	This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement	As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required	Yes
For Best Consideration Date	4/30/2026
Eligible for Remote Work	Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement	This position is eligible for a remote work agreement (RWA), to include Hybrid, In-State, and Out-of-State. For more information about Remote Work Agreements, please refer to UAP 3245, Remote Work, Section 5, Establishing a Remote Work Agreement and Section 6, Out-of-State Employee Responsibilities. All Regular employees hired for an Out-of-State RWA must agree to an employee status of Term Appointment and subject to regular renewals no longer than yearly, in accordance with UAP 3200, Employee Classification. Renewal of Term Appointments is not guaranteed; the remote work arrangement, operational, and business needs will be considered in determining whether to renew the Term Appointment.
Application Instructions	Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please attach a resume of applicable skills and experience and a cover letter expressing interest in the position.
*Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular* or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.** The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.