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Cumulus Media Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Cumulus Media Inc. in Culver City, CA, is seeking a part-time board operator to run the broadcast console for live talk programs and sports, record and edit content, and post material to the podcast page. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, proficiency with OP-X Automation and Adobe Audition, and strong reliability.

Expected to work weekends/holidays, with attention to accuracy and FCC-mandated procedures. Company offers a collaborative team and standard benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of board operator experience or similar audio engineering role.
• Experience with OP-X Automation or similar automation systems.
• Ability to record, edit and mix using Adobe Audition.
• Strong track record and dependability.
• Must be organized, detail oriented and possess excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate broadcast console during live talk programs.
• Run live remote broadcasts (talk and sports).
• Utilize COMREX, SAS, OPX, Cleanfeed and Zoom when available.
• Ensure all commercials run as logged.
• Monitor on-air content and remove unfavourable language as directed.
• Forward EAS tests as instructed by FCC and Chief Engineer.
• Record, edit, and mix full-length programs and podcasts.
• Dub commercials for spots and post content to the podcast page.
• Troubleshoot technical problems promptly.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Organized

Time management

Weekend availability

Tools

OP-X Automation

Adobe Audition

Broadcast automation systems

Job description

Company Overview

Cumulus Media is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 377 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainmentprogramming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, US Soccer, and AP News, across more than 7,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, a leading national audio network;and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reachthrough broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live eventexperiences. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.

CUMULUS | Los Angeles

790 KABC-AM radio is LA's first premiere talk station and home of Armstrong & Getty, John Phillips, The Vince Show, and Mottek on Money.

Position Overview

AM 790 KABC is seeking a part-time board operator in Culver City, California. The part-time board operator will report directly to KABC’s Program Director and be responsible for running the broadcast console during live talk programs, live sports broadcasts and other live programming needs. Plus, be responsible for recording, mixing and editing full length programs, podcasts, segments and other production elements as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record operating a broadcast console for (a) major market radio station(s), have excellent communication skills, be detail oriented, organized, and possess the ability to work solo or with a team. Knowledge of Adobe Audition and OPX automation preferred but not required. Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Operate broadcast console during live talk programs.
• Run live remote broadcast (both talk and sports)
• Knowledge of COMREX, SAS, OPX, Cleanfeed and Zoom a plus.
• Ensure all commercials run as indicated on the commercial log.
• Monitor on-air content and dump any unfavorable language as directed by KABC’s Program Director.
• Forwarding EAS test as instructed by Chief Engineer and mandated by FCC rule.
• Record, edit and mix full length programs, podcasts, segments, etc.
• Commercial spot dubbing.
• Posting content to KABC’s podcast page.
• Troubleshoot technical problems in a timely manner.

Desired Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• 3+ years of board operator experience (or other audio engineering role).
• Experience working with OP-X Automation (or similar systems).
• Ability to record, edit and mix using Adobe Audition.
• Strong track record and dependability.
• Must be organized, detail oriented and possess excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Available to work weekends and holidays.

Pay Range

USD $20.01 - USD $20.01 /Hr.

What We Offer

• 401K with company match
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions

EEO Statement

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).