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Working at KUNM

KUNM’s mission is to inform, entertain, and engage New Mexicans with trusted journalism, exceptional music and vibrant cultural content. A staff of 25 professionals and 80 volunteers report and produce news, public affairs and entertainment content for a diverse and engaged audience that trusts KUNM and views it as an essential part of their daily lives

Our team members value collaboration, communication, integrity, accountability and uplifting talent to provide an invaluable public service at the highest level possible. And, our staff reflects the diversity of the audience we serve.

KUNM is a service of the University of New Mexico, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. An affiliate of NPR, Native Voice One, American Public Media and Pacifica for Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Northern Rio Grand Valley, KUNM's reach extends throughout central and northern New Mexico and our staff reflects the diversity of the people we serve

If you're looking to join a growing and ambitious team, while surrounded by beautiful sunsets, colorful culture + community, and the best chile you'll ever have, this may be the place for you. Join us for 360 days of sun, stay for the community!

Check out our current opportunities below ↓

Currently Hiring

• Programming & Audience Engagement Director

The role: KUNM is seeking a Programming & Audience Engagement Director to lead our multiplatform content strategy and help grow engagement across broadcast, digital, social, newsletters, podcasts, and on-demand content.

The Programming & Audience Engagement Director develops, implements, and promotes program schedules, production initiatives, and multi-platform content strategies to support programming quality, audience engagement, and station objectives, as well as overseeing programming, content distribution, and audience engagement activities for the University's radio station. Reporting to the General Manager, this member of the Sr. Leadership Team ensures compliance with University, FCC, and other applicable regulations; supervises programming and production staff, volunteers, and independent producers; and collaborates with News, Music, and station leadership on related programming and content activities.

This individual will partner with senior leaders in News and Development to ensure organizational strategies in on-air fundraising and community engagement are coordinated and effective. See the Position Description for additional information.

Note: The For Best Consideration Date has been extended to 8/19/2026.

Apply today, click here! You will be redirected to UNM's hiring site.

Not seeing where you fit? Come back often as we grow and find the role that works for you.