Board Operator - Akron, Oh

iHeartMedia; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer sponsored medical, dental and

Vision coverage

401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary programs (spending accounts,

Student loan refinancing

Job summary

iHeartMedia is seeking a Board Operator in North Canton, OH to provide programming and control-board support for on-air talent. You will operate the control board, regulate timing, play commercials, and monitor broadcast quality from the master control room.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings, overnights, and weekends, with prior related experience or technical training. Proficiency in MS Office applications is expected to support day-to-day tasks and reporting.

Qualifications

• Flexibility in schedule including evenings, overnights or weekends is required.
• Experience in a related role or technical training is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is expected.

Responsibilities

• Operate control board for studios and remote programming.
• Regulate program timing and play commercials.
• Screen calls for talk shows and manage on-air content.
• Monitor quality of incoming/outgoing broadcasts from the master control room.
• Assist with off-air production and automation systems.

Skills

Flexibility

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

What We Need:

We’re seeking a Board Operator to provide programming and control board support to On-Air Talent

What You’ll Do:

• Operate control board for studios and remote programming
• Regulate program timing, operate syndicated programming, and play commercials
• Screen Phone calls for talk shows.
• 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 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 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.)

What You’ll Need:

• 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

What You’ll Bring:

• 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 elevate
• Skills to solve straightforward problems using established procedures
• Close attention to detail, following up until issues are resolved
• Common courtesy when communicating with coworkers and outside contacts

Compensation:

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. $11.00 - $12.00

Location:

North Canton, OH: 7755 Freedom Avenue, 44720

Position Type:

Seasonal

Time Type:

Part time

Pay Type:

Hourly

Benefits:

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision 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!

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

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. Our organization participates in E-Verify.

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