Board Operator

NAB Leadership Foundation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-sponsored medical, dental and vision options

401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NAB Leadership Foundation is seeking a skilled Board Operator to provide essential programming support during Morning and Afternoon Drive. This part-time position requires flexibility in the work schedule, including evenings and weekends, and offers an hourly pay structure.

The ideal candidate should have previous experience in a related role and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include operating control boards, monitoring programming quality, and assisting with production tasks.

Benefits include employer-sponsored medical coverage, a 401K plan, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a related role.
• Flexibility to work evenings, overnight, and weekends.
• Ability to work under tight timeframes and manage multiple demands.

Responsibilities

• Operate control board for studios and remote programming.
• Monitor technical quality and accuracy of programming.
• Support off-air commercial production and programming automation.

Skills

Flexibility in work schedule

Comfort in fast paced environments

Problem solving skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Board Operator – iHeartMedia

What the role is: We're seeking a skilled Board Operator to provide programming and control board support to On-Air Talent and Syndicated Programming during Morning and Afternoon Drive.

Responsibilities

• Operate control board for studios and remote programming
• Regulate program timing, operate syndicated programming, and play commercials
• Monitor the 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 the station's license by censoring live programs and deleting words/phrases not permitted on air
• Execute 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
• Screen incoming phone calls and selectively choose callers for On-Air Talent and talk shows
• Handle emergency inserts (news updates, breaking stories, alert system tests, etc.)

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint

Preferred Attributes

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Ability to work within prescribed guidelines without needing close supervision
• Problem solving skills within established procedures
• Understanding of when to seek guidance for unforeseen problems
• Close attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to act in a professional manner and collaborate with colleagues of different levels

Details

Location: Dallas, TX: 14001 N Dallas Parkway, Suites 200 and 300, 75240

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

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options (employees meeting ACA measurement)
• 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost
• Other voluntary programs (spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance, etc.)

Equal Opportunity & Other Legal Statements

The Company is an equal-opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

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