What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at New Mexico State University?
- 504205
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Staff
- Staff Full-time
- Closing at: Nov 6 2026 - 23:55 MST
Department Contact: Nancy Holguin
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: Production Manager – KRWG Public Media at New Mexico State University in beautiful Las Cruces is looking for a Production Manager to lead our dynamic multimedia production team across all platforms. We’re looking for a skilled communicator, director, team builder, creative thinker, an Adobe Creative Suite expert, and someone that is as comfortable in the studio as they are in the field. In addition, top-notch studio & EFP lighting skills and the ability to train and oversee student employees are required.
This full-time position will also oversee and manage our television production facilities, technology, equipment, and will work alongside the content team to produce original, compelling content.
Position Details
Position Title: Production Manager
College/Division: President's Office
Department: 331120-KRWG TELEVISION
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $53,165.80 target entry to commensurate with qualifications
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule
Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Production Manager leads a dynamic multimedia production team across traditional broadcast and emerging digital platforms. This position requires strong, hands-on expertise in television and multimedia production, along with the ability to mentor and develop professional staff and students in a collaborative learning environment.
The Production Manager will oversee all aspects of television and multimedia production, including production facilities, technology, equipment, and workflows, while maintaining high standards for technical excellence and production quality. Working closely with the content team, the Production Manager will help create original, compelling content for broadcast and digital audiences.
A key focus of this position is expanding and strengthening the organization’s digital presence. The successful candidate will understand how to adapt and develop content specifically for online audiences, with an emphasis on increasing engagement across digital and social media platforms while preserving the high production values associated with traditional television.
Plans, directs, and supervises television and multimedia production activities, project development, personnel, facilities, and equipment. Provides leadership in both traditional broadcast production and the development of digital content strategies designed to grow online audience engagement.
- Supervises, mentors, and develops departmental employees and student staff, fostering a collaborative environment that supports professional growth and hands-on learning.
- Manages all production activities and operations, including studio, remote, broadcast, and digital productions.
- Oversees the scheduling and effective use of personnel, facilities, technology, and production equipment.
- Ensures the proper setup and teardown of staging, lighting, audio, cameras, and other technical elements required for high-quality multimedia productions.
- Directs technical production staff and participates in studio and remote production activities as needed.
- Maintains high production standards, technical quality, and consistency across traditional broadcast and digital content.
- Works collaboratively with content and editorial teams to develop and produce original, compelling programming for television, web, social media, and other digital platforms.
- Identifies opportunities to enhance digital storytelling and develop content specifically designed to engage online audiences.
- Helps grow the organization’s digital presence by incorporating innovative production techniques and strategies that increase audience engagement and reach.
Required Education and Experience:
Associate's Degree 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree 2 years of relevant experience.
Equivalent Qualifications
Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience as approved by Human Resource Services.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field and Two (2) years of professional experience related to the job duties duties and responsibilities as outlined.
Special Certification/Licensure
Applicants are required to submit a link to an online portfolio or work samples showcasing their recent work.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
NMSU Global Campus
Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.
NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.
Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.
EEO Statement
New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Requesting an Accommodation
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Salary : $53,166