Radio General Manager

Pascua Yaqui Tribe -
Tucson, AZ

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,165.68 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Profit sharing
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Paid time off
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Statistics
Journalism
Employee relationship building
Microsoft Office
Driver's License
Journalism
Production management
Management reporting
Financial performance measurement
Community relationship building
Regulatory compliance analysis
Legal compliance
Tribal law & regulations
Broadcast program production
General management
Radio broadcasting projects
Program budgeting
Organizational budget management

Full Job Description

Salary

$70,165.68 Annually

Location

Tucson, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00190

Department

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Division

RADIO STATION

Opening Date

07/10/2026

Closing Date

7/24/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

Job Summary

Radio Station General Manager provides strategic leadership, operational oversight and regulatory compliance for the Tribe’s radio stations (including KPYT and KPYU). This position is responsible for developing and executing programming, business operations, community engagement, and revenue strategies aligned with Tribal priorities and public media standards.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Direct and oversee all radio station operations, including programming, production, transmission, and administrative functions.
Supervise staff, contractors, and volunteers; assign work, evaluate performance, and support professional development.
Maintain compliance with FCC regulations, grant requirements, and Tribal policies.
Ensure safe, efficient, and continuous station operations.
Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic plans for radio operations and growth.
Align station programming and services with Tribal goals, community needs, and cultural priorities.
Identify opportunities to expand audience reach and digital platforms (streaming, social, podcasting).
Establish, implement, and communicate goals, objectives, policies, and procedures in accordance with strategic plan.
Develop and manage station budgets and financial plans.
Lead fundraising, underwriting, and grant development efforts (e.g., CPB, NPR, foundations).
Monitor financial performance and ensure responsible stewardship of resources.
Improve staff effectiveness by coaching, counseling, training, and recommending disciplinary action for employees, and by planning delegating, monitoring and appraising job tasks, and results in a timely manner.
Support development of local content, including news, public affairs, and cultural programming.
Review news programs for on-the-air broadcasting; determine accuracy, quality, production value, and compliance with station policies, Federal Communication Commission (FCC) rules, regulations, and laws regulating matters of libel and slander.
Keep Tribal Council, Economic Development, and other departments informed of status of activities by attending meetings and submitting reports.
Stay abreast of new technologies and principles by conducting research; attend seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences. Review professional publications, establish networks, participate in professional societies, and confer with related organizations.
Hold regular staff meetings to ensure communication among personnel regarding program-related activities.
Prepare quarterly reports as required by the Federal Communications Commission.
Represent 100.3LPFM KPYT-LP and 100.7-LPFM KPYU-LP Radio in the communities.
Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic plans for radio operations and growth.
Must teach public radio and/or radio broadcasting.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Radio station operations, broadcast standards, and FCC regulations;
Advanced radio production procedures and techniques;
Organizational leadership, radio program planning, and radio operational management
Public media systems (NPR, CPB and NFCB) regulations, guidelines and standards and funding models;
Effective principles and practices of management and supervision;
Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

Skills and Abilities:

Manage, supervise, and develop employees;
Analyze problems, project consequences, identify solutions, and implement recommendations;
Prepare, review, and analyze operational and statistical reports;
Strong financial management, budgeting, and reporting;
Operate various Microsoft applications, and radio software programs;
Work independently and meet strict timelines;
Interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds;
Communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing;
Exercise independent judgment;
Maintain confidentiality;
Operate a variety of office and radio station equipment.

Education, Certifications and Experience Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications or related field, plus three (3) years of progressive work experience in radio or broadcasting management. or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Special Requirements:

Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License;
This position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends;
Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card or be able to obtain the Clearance Card within ninety (90) days of hire. Failure to maintain the current Level 1 Clearance Card will result in termination.

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe provides 22 days of Paid Time Off which increases with years of service and 15 paid Holidays per year. We offer a comprehensive healthcare benefit package that surpasses or rivals the biggest organizations in Tucson. We encourage you to stay healthy by providing an onsite Wellness Center. Additionally, the Tribe offers a 401(k) Plan with a generous match in which you're immediately vested along with a profit sharing plan after one year of employment. Sworn police and and fire employees are eligible to make Pre-Tax and After-Tax contirbutions to the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement Systems ("PSPRS").

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Job Summary

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education, Certifications and Experience Required

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