Board Operator - Part Time

About the role

We're seeking a Part-Time Board Operator to provide programming and control board support to On-Air Talent in our Burbank/Los Angeles CA Market!

Responsibilities

• Operate control board for studios and remote programming
• Regulate program timing, operate syndicated programming, and play commercials
• Maintain technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room
• Support off-air commercial production, dubbing music to hard disk and programming automation computers
• Protect station’s license by censoring live programs and deleting words/phrases not permitted on air
• Execute playlists for server, tape, or simulcast programming
• Affix playlists for server, tape, or simulcast programming
• Assist with adjusting signal and programming content to ensure transmission meets federally mandated broadcast standards
• Process time-out programming for accurate play back
• Monitor and update weather, traffic and news reports into automation equipment
• Check studio equipment for proper functioning and notify Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting quality of the broadcast
• Screens in-coming phone calls and selectively choose callers for On-Air Talent and talk shows
• Handle emergency inserts (e.g. news updates, breaking stories, alert system tests, etc.)

Requirements

• Flexibility in work schedule, including evenings, overnight and weekends
• Comfort in a fast-paced environment with tight timeframes and multiple demands
• Previous experience in a related role and/or technical training
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint

Qualifications

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Ability to work within standardized procedures and an understanding of when to escalate
• Skills to solve straightforward problems using established procedures
• Closing attention to detail, following up until issues are resolved
• Common courtesy when communicating with coworkers and outside contacts

Skills

• Technical proficiency with control boards and automation systems
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask

Benefits

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including:

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans with a variety of coverage options (employees meeting ACA measurement)
• A 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

Pay & Schedule

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data. $18.42

Position Type: Regular
Time Type: Part time
Pay Type: Hourly