Board Operator

Salem Media Group; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Job summary

Salem Media Group seeks a Board Operator to maintain on-air quality for live shows and podcasts. You will learn to isolate audio for hosts, manage logs, and operate control boards across multiple stations in the market.

The role requires familiarity with broadcast systems, a flexible schedule including nights and weekends, and the ability to load and schedule content using WideOrbit. Strong communication and technical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of audio production and broadcast systems.
• Familiarity with Wide Orbit automation system and FileZilla FTP preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; Adobe Audition experience a plus.
• Clear vocal delivery and diction.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work fast-paced shifts.

Responsibilities

• Run the control board for live and prerecorded programming with proper audio levels.
• Load, schedule, and manage on-air content within WideOrbit; retrieve files as needed.
• Review audio for quality and adherence to standards before airing.
• Monitor programs for issues and address errors such as missed cues or silence.
• Screen live listener calls and assist production teams as needed.
• Record daily voice tracks for stations in the market as directed.

Skills

Audio production

Broadcast systems

Vocal clarity

Attention to detail

Flexible schedule

Tools

Wide Orbit automation system

FileZilla FTP

Adobe Audition

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Board Operatorsare responsible formaintainingthe quality of our on-air shows. This includes assisting with the production of live and recorded radio shows and podcasts,including isolating audio for show hosts,as well asmaintainingstation logs, operating the control boards, screenlistenerphone calls,and client relations.and operate remote broadcast equipment.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Run the control board for live and prerecorded programming,take FCC Transmitter readings, runEmergencyAlert System (EAS) tests,maintainingensureingproper audio levels, transitions, and compliance with broadcast standards.
• Load, schedule, and mManageon-airprogramming content withintheWideOrbitautomationsystem,,including retrieving files viaWideOrbitAudio Finder,FTPsites, websites, and other digital delivery methods.
• Review audio content for technical accuracy, sound quality, and adherence to station and client specifications prior to airing.
• Monitoringand addressing issues withon-air programs for mistakes such as missedsatellitecues,silence, etc.
• May be asked to screen live listener phone calls
• ProduceSupportliveorandrecorded broadcastprograms
• Editing programs from local clients/churches as well as station initiatives and programs.
• In-office attendance as directed by local management
• Record daily voice tracks forall stations in the market as directed.

Non-Essential Job Functions

• Provide production coverage and fill in for other production staff or station personnel as operational needs arise.
• Assistwith studio organization and routine maintenance of production areas.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a foundational understanding of audio production and broadcast systems.
• Must be familiarwith Wide Orbit automation systemandtheFileZilla FTPsoftwaresitepreferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel,andOutlook, Adobe Audition
• Mustpossessvocal clarity and clear diction.
• Attention to detailand proactive attitude, andhave the ability towork in a fast-pacedenvironment
• Must have flexible schedule and be available to work various shifts, including nights and weekends

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of thisjobthe employeeis regularly required touse hands to finger motion, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel,talkand hear.The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Competitive pay structure based on experience
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays and vacation time

EEO Statement

Come see how Salem is DIFFERENT and why we’ve been certified as a “Great Place To Work” and as a “Best and Brightest” equal opportunity employer.