Job Posting Title:
Managing Director, The Drag Audio Production House, Moody College of Communications----
Hiring Department:
Texas Student Media----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
The anticipated start date for this position is January 12, 2026.
The Drag is the professionally-led, student-powered audio production house of Texas Student Media (TSM) at the University of Texas at Austin. The managing director will be responsible for spearheading the short and long-term strategic direction of The Drag. The person in this role will, among other things, direct The Drag’s marketing, fundraising and revenue generation, audio content strategy, event planning, manage client partnerships and supervise students. This position also includes an advisory support role for 91.7 KVRX Radio, TSM’s FCC-licensed, student-run radio station.
Manage the day-to-day operations for The Drag, working with student staff and the executive producer to manage audio projects that are in progress, approve new projects, own all client relationships and ensure operations are running smoothly.
Creative input and advisory role for various podcasts already in production; guide formation of podcasts and work with student groups on journalistic reporting, editing, producing and sound design to create, publish and promote longform, nonfiction, journalistic podcasts.
Direct fundraising and revenue strategy for The Drag. This includes selling and managing podcast advertising, working with and finding new donors and running fundraising campaigns. Create strategy for events as fundraising opportunities.
Oversee marketing efforts for The Drag and individual podcasts, working closely with student marketing team to form strategies for PR campaigns, social media accounts, website content, the newsletter and other external and internal outreach channels.
Reach out to news organizations, podcasters and other like-minded individuals and organizations to form collaborative partnerships with The Drag.
Support the TSM Broadcast Adviser and KVRX Radio students as required, including technical support, production assistance, meeting oversight and other items as assigned.
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in audio production. Must have a proven track record managing content teams in a journalistic setting, know how to usher journalistic content from the idea stage to completion, and have expertise in marketing, especially related to social media content and strategy. Experience creating and managing events, experience in fundraising and revenue generation, and a demonstrated ability to teach practical journalistic skills to others. Have a passion for podcasting and a well-defined understanding of the industry.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Communications or a Communications related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the media industry. Previous experience with contracts and creative project bidding, budget management, and a quick learner who is willing to gain expertise in audio editing and production skills. Proven background working with college students of various educational backgrounds, or commensurate experience.
$60,000
Occasional night and weekend hours
Occasional travel
Usual office environment
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.