Manager, Studio

Generally M-F 8-5, some evenings and weekends.

VP Area

VP Area President

Department

Department 00334 - PBS Utah

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $55,000 - $65,000

Close Date

Close Date 01/30/2027

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

The Studio Production Manager supervises and coordinates all PBS Utah studio productions, facilities, equipment, operations, and support personnel. Acts as director or technical director for PBS Utah studio productions.

• Oversees, manages, and supervises all studio productions and works directly with internal and external clients.
• Lighting Director – designs, plans, builds, and executes studio lighting environments.
• Directs and TDs live and live-to-tape studio productions.
• Initiates & manages trainings in the studio and control room equipment.
• Manages and maintains studios, sets, control room, and other equipment.
• Production/Unit Manager for off-site special ‘studio’ productions
• Manages, supervises, trains, hires, and evaluates part-time studio staff.
• Supervises other direct reports.
• Oversees and manages studio budget.
• Duties as assigned.

Eight years experience, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), in television production at a comparably sized television station, to include two years in a supervisory role. Experience should include a thorough knowledge of television production methods, equipment, staging, set-up, composition, and lighting techniques. Effective time management and organizational skills, along with excellent customer service and communication skills are also required.
Bachelor’s degree in television broadcasting is preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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