Board Operator (On Call/Fill In)

NAB Leadership Foundation; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,692; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Financial planning services

Job summary

NAB Leadership Foundation seeks an On Call Board Operator for its Sacramento station. This role emphasizes ensuring smooth and error-free on-air programming while handling technical and content responsibilities.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and proven reliability. The compensation ranges from $20.00 to $22.28 per hour, based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Reliable and dependable with flexibility to work various shifts.
• Proven ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with broadcast equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate on-air console for smooth delivery of programming.
• Troubleshoot and report technical issues with studio equipment.
• Edit and post audio content including podcasts.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Editing

Audacity

Zetta

Job description

Bonneville Sacramento / KHTK is looking for On Call (Fill In) Board Operator

Position Overview

Bonneville Sacramento, home to Sactown Sports KHTK, New Country 105.1 (including Country in the Park 2-day festival), Mix 96, and NOW 100.5, is currently seeking skilled, dependable board operators to operate the technical side of our broadcast operations. A Board Operator’s work is essential to the execution of a clean, polished on‑air presentation. The Board Operator will operate the studio console ensuring that we are broadcasting technically excellent and flawlessly timed content to our audience in compliance with FCC requirements. The Board Operator will make a full contribution to the success of the station by providing necessary clerical and operations assistance to assure smooth airing of the station’s live, pre‑recorded and/or automated programming, including reliable, timely, error‑free delivery of terrestrial radio and digital media programming, adherence to commercial logs, and contributing digital content such as repurposing audio programs, posting to blogs, and screening incoming phone calls in a professional manner.

Note

Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion.

This position is an onsite role that requires the employee to regularly work at our Sacramento site.

What You Will Do

• Full focus and ownership of on‑air console operations during a shift, to ensure a smooth airing of station’s programming and reliable, timely, error‑free delivery of terrestrial radio and digital media programming including: maintaining accurate transmitter and program logs, airing commercials per program logs, airing emergency alerts, recording satellite feeds, ensuring transmitter is operating according to FCC parameters, ensuring all audio elements are problem free before airing, and updating discrepancy reports with all occurrences that depart from the program log or quality goals set by station management.
• Check studio equipment for proper functioning prior to going on‑air, troubleshooting and reporting technical problems and equipment malfunctions.
• Become an expert at our audio console, Adobe Editing, Audacity, and Zetta.
• Edit and post podcasts.

• Coordinate the appropriate use of music and sound for assigned shows and ensure that levels are mixed properly.
• Cross‑train and maintain working knowledge of all board operator shifts; fill in for teammates as needed.
• Assist talk show producers in creating varied and unique content for posting to show’s social media accounts.
• Screen phone calls as needed.
• Work with producers to create, organize, and broadcast "best of" content.
• Maintain positive and cooperative rapport with staff, management and clients.
• Management will assign responsibilities on a regular and/or rotating basis depending upon need and proven capabilities.

Skills and Experience We Are Looking For

• Candidates must be reliable and dependable with flexibility to work weekdays, overnights, weekend hours. Must also be able to reach the stations in under two hours as needed to be able to cover on‑call shifts.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Proven ability for accuracy and follow‑through and ability to multi‑task effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative, deadline‑driven team environment.
• Have good attention to detail and work well with on‑air deadlines.
• Ability to understand and execute format philosophy and work with a team of other professionals in creating a distinctive sound.
• Ability to accept direction and be flexible with changes.
• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate, receive and interpret instructions and maintain effective communication with co‑workers.
• Willing to accept responsibility and work under moderate supervision while resolving varied problems, which require general knowledge of company’s policies and procedures.
• Able to work under pressure and effectively handle the stresses of the responsibilities of the position and assure on‑air hosts receive material for broadcast on time as the services performed affect company image, clients and the listening audience. Errors may incur financial or time loss.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
• Experience in operation of broadcast equipment and ability to properly operate studio equipment and possess basic production skills, preferred.
• Experience in execution of live, play‑by‑play sports broadcasting, preferred.
• Experience in coordinating remote connections, either in studio or on‑site, preferred.
• One (1+) years commercial broadcast experience or equivalent, preferred.
• Proficiency in sound production and audio editing, including editing programs (Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, Audacity), preferred.
• Highly creative in use of sound, production elements, and show ideas, preferred.

Physical Demands

• Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively.
• Ability to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction with good eye and hand coordination.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to operate computer keys and general office equipment. Ability to work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

Compensation

$20.00 – $22.28. This rate spans multiple levels for this role. Hourly rate to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to evaluation of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant along with internal equity and alignment with market data. The pay range provided here spans multiple levels of this job.

What We Offer You

• Paid sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Access to an entire team of free financial planners
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Dynamic team culture that values teamwork, having fun, and collaboration

Bonneville is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority/female/disability PWDNET/veteran are encouraged to apply.