Board Operator

Audacy

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 34,000

Part time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health care package
Paid time off
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Disability
Dental
Vision
Telemedicine
Flexible spending accounts
Life assistance program
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance

Job summary

Audacy DC is seeking a part‑time Board Operator to join our Programming team in Washington, DC. You will run the control board, manage commercials and IDs, and ensure compliance with FCC regulations while assisting with contests and listener calls.

The role requires prior studio board experience and familiarity with digital editors like Adobe Audition, plus a willingness to work evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays. Strong teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

  • Experience running a studio board and editing highlights using a digital editor such as Adobe Audition.
  • Ideal candidate has radio experience running a sound board, booking guests, and writing/editing audio.
  • Previous experience as a radio board operator, preferably at a sports talk station/network.

Responsibilities

  • Run the control board, following station format and logs; arrange and play commercials and IDs per logs, obey FCC rules.
  • Help administer contests, answer listener calls, screen for live shows; operate satellite receivers; take transmitter readings; conduct EAS tests.
  • Must be detail‑oriented and available to work evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Other duties as assigned by Management

Skills

Board operation
Adobe Audition
Radio experience
Guest booking
Audio editing
Digital OS
Team player
Shift flexibility

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Board Operator

Department: Programming

Reporting To: Brand Manager

Employment Type: Part -Time

Pay Transparency: $18.00/Hr. - $25.00/Hr.

Location(s): Washington, DC

Work Arrangement: On-Site

The anticipated starting salary range for Washington, DC. based individuals expressing interest in this position is $18.00/Hr. - $25.00/Hr.

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

  • a health care coordinator
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • mental health
  • telemedicine
  • flexible spending accounts
  • health savings account
  • disability
  • life insurance
  • critical illness
  • hospital indemnity
  • accident insurance
  • paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • legal assistance
  • life assistance program
  • identity theft protection
  • discounted home and auto insurance
  • pet insurance

Audacy DC is looking for a talented individual to join our staff as Board Operator.

Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
Job responsibilities:
  • Run the control board, following station format, arranging and playing commercials and IDs according to the program and commercial logs, following applicable laws and FCC regulations

  • Help administer contests, answer listener phone calls, screen listener calls for live shows, operate satellite receivers, take transmitter readings, conduct EAS tests, etc.

  • Must be detail-orientated person available to work evenings, overnights, weekends, vacation fill-in and holidays.

  • Other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications
More About You:
Required & Preferred:
  • Previous experience running a studio board, editing play-by-play highlights and interviews using a digital editing program such as Adobe Audition is required.

  • The ideal candidate will have previous radio experience running a sound board, booking guests, write and editing audio.

  • Previous experience as a radio board operator, preferably at a sports talk radio station/network.

  • Must have experience with digital operating system (Media Touch, Audio Vault, Enco or Profit).

  • Must be a team player, computer savvy and have the flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends, overnights and holidays.

  • Minimum Education Level: HS diploma or equivalent.

Important Notes:

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com . If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

About Us

Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.

We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation onLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/audacy-inc) ,X (https://twitter.com/AudacyCorp) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/audacycorp) andInstagram (https://www.instagram.com/lifeataudacy/) .

EEO

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Job Locations

USA-DC-Washington

ID

2026-8249

Category

Programming

Type

Part Time Employee

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