Salary: $31.26 - $44.90 Hourly
Location: San Bernardino, CA
Job Type:
Department: KVCR
Job Number: 2426-00090
Closing: 12/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job; however, any additional duties will be reasonably related to this class.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Coordinates the various aspects of producing radio programs including equipment set-up and scheduling, legal clearances, broadcast scripts, interviews, on-air hosting and announcing.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives limited direction from appropriate supervisor; refers only unusual decisions to supervisor. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned student workers.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification.

Hosts broadcasts and acts as on-air talent for assigned programs; gathers weather, traffic, breaking news, promotions, and underwriter information from a variety of sources and broadcasts them on assigned programs.
Develops, plans, produces, and edits a variety of radio content for broadcast and digital distribution, such as music, news, public interest, special features and/or public affairs.
Prerecords programs, stories, and segments by formatting, narrating, announcing, recording and editing with cue information for the on-duty operator.
Initiates story ideas and concepts for special programs and features, taking pieces from research and development through editing and delivery.
Coordinates with a broad spectrum of contributors, cultural organizations, business and community leaders; arranges for interviews and special live broadcasts.
Stays current with local, national and international news, especially as it relates to local business, finance and the economy and/or trends in the various music formats.
Coordinates the production of special remote radio programs, making all necessary arrangements including equipment and personnel scheduling, equipment set-up, legal & copyright clearances, broadcast scripts, guests and hosts.
Organizes and prepares proposals for producing special programs and submits to station management with recommendations.
Works with appropriate staff to plan and implement on air and live station fund raising events; attends and represents the station at various public events.
Assists radio and television station staff in the production of promotional materials and spots promoting the radio programs.
Compiles community and college event requests for on-air promotion.
Assists in maintaining music catalog and library by filing, inspecting and ordering media.
Operates various station broadcast, production and editing equipment.
Maintains a variety of records and logs; provides data used for budget development and administration as requested.
Perform other duties related primary job duties.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Environmental Exposure Tolerance

Performing under physically demanding conditions
Accepts and endures the necessity of working in unpleasant or physically demanding conditions
Shows established adaptation and performance under unpleasant or physically demanding conditions

Safety Focus

Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
Maintains high level of conscientious safety practice

General Physical Ability

Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance and coordination
Applying motor and perceptual abilities requiring no specific technique, training or conditioning

Professional and Technical Expertise

Applying technical subject matter to the job **
Knows the rudimentary concepts of performing the essential technical operations

Adaptability

Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires**
Accept and adjust to changes and the unfamiliar

Innovation

Imagining and devising new and better ways of doing things**
Fix what is broken; find solutions and fixes with resources at hand
Finds new approaches to performing familiar tasks
Create and invent new ideas; envision the unexpected, unexplored, untried**

Critical Thinking

Analytically and logically evaluates information to resolve problems
Follow guide, SOP or other step by step procedures for locating the source of a problem and fixing it
May detect ambiguous, incomplete, or conflicting information or instructions**

Informing

Proactively obtaining and sharing information

Mechanical Insight

Chooses the right tool for the job
Applies principles of mechanical advantage to get the work done
Follows step-by-step assembly procedures, troubleshooting guides, and simple diagrams

Customer Focus

Attending to the needs and expectations of customer
Seeks information about the immediate and longer term needs of the customer
Anticipates what the customer may want or expect in a product or service
Works across organizational boundaries to meet customer needs **

Attention to Detail

Focusing on the details of work content
Shows care and thoroughness in adhering to process and procedures that assure quality
Applies knowledge and skill in recognizing and evaluating details of work**
Applies skilled final touches on products

Using Technology

Working with electronic hardware and software applications
Using basic features and functions of software and hardware

Valuing Diversity

Shows acceptance of individual differences
Welcomes input and inclusion of others who may be different from oneself
Shows understanding and empathy for the challenges of groups seeking inclusion or dealing with perceived discrimination

**Lead, Advanced or Senior Level Positions

Qualifications

Education/Training: A Bachelor's degree with major coursework in broadcasting, communications, journalism, English, music theory, fine arts or a closely related field.

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in broadcast operations including on-air radio announcing and production of music programming, radio features and/or public affairs programs.

License or Certificate: Possession of a valid driver's license.

Equivalency Provision:

In the absence of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in broadcasting, communications, journalism, English, music theory, fine arts, or a related field, an Associate's degree and four (4) years of experience in broadcast operations including on-air radio announcing and production of music programming, radio features and/or public affairs programs is qualifying.

In the absence of an Associate's degree with major coursework in broadcasting, communications, journalism, English, music theory, fine arts or a closely related field, equivalent to the completion of high school and six (6) years of experience in broadcast operations including on-air radio announcing and production of music programming, radio features and/or public affairs programs is qualifying.

Desired Experience:

Two (2) years National Public Radio reporting background.
At least one (1) year of demonstrated experience applying NPR Ethics Guidelines or equivalent journalistic ethics standards in reporting, writing, or production work.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with newsroom teams, community partners, or other media outlets to ensure accuracy, diversity of perspectives, and ethical reporting.
At least one (1) year of experience conducting video stand-ups and man-on-the-street (MOTS) interviews for broadcast or digital media.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with occasional travel from site to site; exposure to noise and electrical energy.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to occasionally lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 35 pounds; to occasionally lift, carry, push, and/or pull heavier amounts of weight with or without assistance; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Employment Requirements

The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements:

Submit to and successfully pass DOJ live scan/fingerprinting. Cost of live-scan services to be borne by candidate.
Sealed official transcript(s) in envelope from institution or electronic copies emailed directly from institution (for positions with higher education requirement)
Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment
Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see job posting qualifications section for details).

Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the San Bernardino Community College District's Administrative Procedures and Board Policies.

Forecasted Recruitment Timeline (please note that delays may cause adjustments to this timeline):

FORECASTED RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

Internal HR Screening:

12/8/25-12/12/25

CSEA Testing

12/15/25-12/22/25

1st Level Interviews:

(Delayed due to Holiday closure)

1/12/26-1/16/26

2nd Level Interviews:

1/19/26-1/23/26

Board Date:

3/12/26

Projected Hire Date:

3/16/26

To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbccd/jobs/5126263/producer-radio

The San Bernardino Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.

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