Part-Time Board Operator - KFYO

About the role

Townsquare Media is seeking a Part-Time Board Operator for KFYO, a 2-hour morning show that runs from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. every weekday. The role involves supporting daily broadcast operations and live events.

Responsibilities

• Operating control boards for in-studio and remote programming
• Regulating program timing, playing commercials, and running syndicated content
• Making sure the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming
• Protecting the station’s license by following FCC guidelines and censoring prohibited content when necessary
• Processing time-out programming to ensure accurate playback
• Identifying and reporting technical issues to Engineering to maintain broadcast quality
• Screens incoming phone calls and selects callers for on-air talent and talk shows
• Handling emergency inserts such as breaking news, alerts, and system tests
• Aiding with basic administrative and operational tasks as needed
• Representing the station at on-site promotions, live remotes, and community events
• Setting up, operating, and breaking down audio and promotional equipment
• Recording live events through photos, video, audio, and social content for station promotions
• Transporting and handling promotional materials and event equipment

Requirements

• Must be located full-time in Lubbock and able to be at the station each day by 6AM CST at the latest
• Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and varying shifts based on business needs - preferably available to work 2-hour shifts on weekends for board-operating high school sports games and station remotes
• Strong desire to learn, grow, and build a career in media
• Positive attitude, reliability, and a strong work ethic
• Comfort multitasking and taking on responsibilities beyond a single job function
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, owning tasks from start to finish
• Willingness to talk to the hosts live on air at any point during the show
• Pristine communication skills, respectfully answering phone calls in a timely manner
• Proficient with NexGen automation software (preferred)
• High School Diploma (required); college coursework or BA/BS degree (preferred)
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and vehicle (required)

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask and take on responsibilities beyond a single job function
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Comfortable working independently while exercising sound judgment
• Willingness to represent the station at various events
• Proficiency with NexGen automation software (preferred)

Benefits

• Hands-on experience and a path to growth within Townsquare
• Training alongside experienced broadcast and operations professionals
• Opportunities to build skills across multiple departments
• A collaborative, fast-paced, and supportive team environment
• Flexible, part-time scheduling
• A foot-in-the-door opportunity with a leading multi-media organization

Pay

$9 per hour

Schedule

Flexible, part-time scheduling