Board Operator- Part time
Core
Operate control boards for radio studios and remote programming to manage on-air talent, timing, and technical quality.
Role type
Part-time Board Operator
Builds
Live radio broadcasts and syndicated programming
Domain
Broadcast radio
Required skills
Control board operation, program timing regulation, commercial playback, technical quality monitoring, live program censoring, playlist execution, signal adjustment, weather/traffic/news integration, phone call screening, emergency insert handling
Preferred skills
Microsoft Office proficiency, flexibility for evening/overnight/weekend shifts, fast-paced environment adaptability, independent problem solving, process improvement
Technologies
Automation computers, hard disk dubbing systems, server/tape/simulcast programming systems, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Responsibilities
Operate control board for studios and remote programming; Regulate program timing, operate syndicated programming, and play commercials; Monitor technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming; Support off-air commercial production and dubbing music to hard disk; Censor live programs to protect station's license; Execute playlists for server, tape, or simulcast programming; Adjust signal and programming content to meet broadcast standards; Process time-out programming; Monitor and update weather, traffic, and news reports; Check studio equipment and notify Engineering of malfunctions; Screen incoming phone calls for on-air talent; Handle emergency inserts like news updates and alert tests
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC
