Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location: Main Campus – Portales, NM
Job Type: Part time permanent
Job Number: 2026-00010
Department: Academic Affairs
Division:
Broadcast Center
Opening Date:
01/23/2026
Position Overview
The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.
Position Summary:
Under the general direction of the Director of Broadcasting, the Assistant Operations Director assists the Operations FM Director with the on-air broadcast operations of KENW-FM.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in providing exceptional customer service in all interactions with students, staff, and the public.
- Assist in ensuring a high level of quality control for the on-air broadcast sound of FM programming.
- Assist in creating daily program logs for the FM automation system.
- Help maintain FM CD and audio archive libraries.
- Ensure that all recordings and out-of-house programs are received and prepared properly for broadcast.
- Maintain and ensure accuracy of broadcast, record, and EAS logs.
- Ensure that weekly EAS tests are conducted as required by the FCC.
- Help generate and maintain all checklists to ensure that daily and weekly tasks are accomplished.
- Help prepare program promos for daily broadcast.
- Assist in FM studio production as needed.
- Keep abreast of new technology and best practices in the field of broadcasting and communication theory, practices, and technology.
- Be knowledgeable about current FCC Rules and Regulations concerning FM broadcast operations.
- Help maintain and record daily readings and weather conditions for the National Weather Service.
- Assist KENW-TV with audio production as a station trade-out for FM engineering services provided by KENW-TV as needed.
- Regular and predictable attendance required
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Associate’s degree in broadcasting or a related field OR a combination of education and experience in Broadcasting.
- At least one year of experience in radio operations or a closely related field is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must be computer literate, including non-linear audio editing skills.
- Basic knowledge of audio equipment for studio and field production.
- Knowledge of University policies and procedures and structures.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Ability to maintain friendly customer service and professional demeanor with all constituencies.
- Project coordination and organizational skills and the ability to work as a team player.
- Ability to present a professional, pleasant, and cooperative attitude in coordinating
Working Conditions
Physical Demand and Working Conditions:
- Work consists of exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a consistent amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Work is generally performed during standard business hours, with some evening and weekend hours as needed.
Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minim job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]
Additional Information
Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the “Apply” link at the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:
Required Documents:
Letter of Interest
Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists
Please ensure that you attach all required documents, even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU, as the committee does not have access to those records.
Equal Employment Opportunity /Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (575) 562-2115. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore, ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either [email protected], (575) 562-2235, or Quay Hall Office 109, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for inspection of public records should be sent to [email protected] . For any other inquiries, please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail [email protected] .
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