KTAR FT Board Operator

Bonneville International Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Bonneville International is seeking a Board Operator in Phoenix to operate the on-air console, ensure accurate broadcasts, and manage program and transmitter logs. The role requires 1–2 years in a radio control room and involves afternoon drive and evenings, with opportunities to support show producers and guests.

The position is onsite, with duties including logging, delaying or queuing content, and assisting with social media and podcast uploads.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years news/talk/sports radio control room work.

Responsibilities

• Operate the on-air console and ensure accurate broadcasts.
• Air commercials per program log.
• Ensure video and audio are ready for guests joining shows virtually.
• Screen listener calls for talk programs during shifts without a producer.
• Assist the show producer with social media posts and audio uploads to podcast pages.
• Maintain transmitter and program logs.
• Verify audio elements are fault-free before airing.
• Fill in for the producer when needed.
• Cross-train on other shifts for scheduling emergencies.

Skills

Radio control room

Zetta Audio Vault

Afternoon drive schedule

Tools

Audio Vault

Zetta

Job description

Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Who We Are At Bonneville International, our purpose is to build up, connect, inform, and celebrate communities and families in the markets we serve. As an integrated media company, we provide content, advertising, and digital marketing solutions across 19 radio stations in Denver, Phoenix, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, and Seattle, along with the NBC Affiliate TV station, KSL-TV 5, in Salt Lake. We are responsible for lifting and inspiring with respect and giving voice to all the communities and clients we serve. We believe that empowering our employees to share their ideas and experiences will fuel creativity, innovation, and inspiration. A diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to our ability to create and deliver exceptional content, products, and services that represent our communities. We're proud of our history and we want talented people to join us as we continue to grow! To learn more about Bonneville and how our local media matters, visit: https://bonneville.com/ Arizona's award winning news station, KTAR is the most trusted voice in the valley for more than 100 years. We produce more live and local news and talk programming than any other media organization in the state.

Position Overview

As a Board Operator, your job will be to operate the on-air studio console and assure accurate broadcasts in compliance with FCC requirements. 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 Phoenix site. The schedule for this position is afternoon drive and evenings.

What You Will Do:

Primary job duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Focused operation of on-air console.
• Air commercials per program log.
• Ensure video and audio are ready for guests joining shows virtually.
• Screen listener calls for talk programs during shifts not utilizing a producer.
• Assist the show producer in tasks which may include posting on social media and uploading audio to podcast pages.
• Maintain accurate transmitter logs and program logs.
• Double check that audio elements are problem free, before they air.
• Fill-in as needed for producer of the show.
• Cross-training on other shifts in the event of scheduling emergencies.

Skills and Experience

1-2 years news/talk/sports radio control room work. Schedule is afternoon drive and weekday evenings. Zetta and Audio Vault experience preferred. Training is provided for how to operate the audio console during live, recorded and automated broadcasts.

Physical Demands

• Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively.
• 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.
• Lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds on occasion.

Compensation

Compensation $17.00-$20.00 per hour. 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.

What We Offer You:

Employees at Bonneville can enjoy a broad offering of benefits, including:

• Robust, affordable medical, dental and vision coverage with no wait period for enrollment
• 401(k) with Company match, fully vested from day one
• Paid leave for new parents under our Medical Maternity and Parental Leave policies
• Opportunities to apply for tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off for vacation and sick leave in addition to paid company holidays
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Employer-funded retirement account, fully vested from day one
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Access to an entire team of free financial planners
• Matches on contributions to charitable organizations after one year of service
• 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.

Bonneville International owns and operates over 20 radio stations in Sacramento, Seattle, Phoenix, Denver and Salt Lake City as well as Salt Lake City's premier television station, KSL-TV.

Bonneville International is among the premier broadcasting companies in the nation and takes great pride in our reputation as an employer of choice.

People love working for us because we believe our employees and our ownership are what makes us different.

Our television and radio stations provide leadership that builds up, connect, inform and celebrate the communities in which we serve. Whether we are producing responsive public affairs programming, working with clients to improve their businesses, engineering an on-site live broadcast in support of a charity, or utilizing the incomparable local news-gathering capabilities of our news and talk properties, we care about our customers and support our local communities.