Production Manager

New Mexico State University•Las Cruces, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KRWG Public Media at New Mexico State University is seeking a Production Manager to lead its multimedia production team across traditional broadcast and emerging digital platforms. The position oversees television and multimedia production, including facilities, technology, equipment, and workflows, and works with content and editorial teams to create original programming for broadcast and digital audiences. A key focus is strengthening the organization’s digital presence by developing content for online audiences and increasing engagement across digital and social media while maintaining high production standards. The Production Manager provides hands-on production expertise and leadership, and mentors professional staff and students in a collaborative learning environment. The role manages studio, remote, broadcast, and digital production activities; coordinates personnel and resources; and participates in technical production as needed. This is a full-time position based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with a standard Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule. The stated target entry salary is $53,165.80, commensurate with qualifications.

Requirements

Associate's degree and four years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and/or experience may be considered as approved by Human Resource Services.
Submit a link to an online portfolio or work samples showcasing recent work.
Strong communication, direction, team-building, and creative-thinking skills.
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite.
Studio and electronic field production (EFP) lighting skills.
Ability to train and oversee student employees.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Two years of professional experience related to the job duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and supervise television and multimedia production activities, project development, personnel, facilities, and equipment.
Lead traditional broadcast production and develop digital content strategies to grow online audience engagement.
Supervise, mentor, and develop departmental employees and student staff in a collaborative environment.
Manage studio, remote, broadcast, and digital production activities and operations.
Oversee scheduling and effective use of personnel, facilities, technology, and production equipment.
Ensure proper setup and teardown of staging, lighting, audio, cameras, and other production elements.
Direct technical production staff and participate in studio and remote production activities as needed.
Maintain high production standards, technical quality, and consistency across broadcast and digital content.
Collaborate with content and editorial teams to develop and produce programming for television, web, social media, and other digital platforms.
Identify opportunities to improve digital storytelling and develop content for online audiences.
Use innovative production techniques and strategies to increase digital audience engagement and reach.