Morning Show Technical Producer - News/Talk Show

iHeart Media; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

iHeart Media is seeking an Experienced Board Operator / Technical Producer to support a daily News Talk Morning Show. The role involves operating control boards for studio and remote programming, editing daily audio, and loading content into automation systems in a fast-paced environment.

You will monitor broadcast quality, manage playlists, and assist with social media content while ensuring compliance with licensing and standards. This is a full-time, on-site position in Phoenix, AZ.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work early mornings Mon–Fri.
• Experience with editing audio & video using Adobe Audition or similar software.
• Knowledge of social media platforms.
• Familiarity with daily news and topics from a conservative/libertarian perspective.
• Experience in a related role.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Operate control board for studios and remote programming.
• Regulate program timing, operate syndicated programming, and play commercials.
• Monitor the technical quality and accuracy of on‑air programming from master control room.
• Edit daily audio snippets and load into automation systems.
• Upload show audio into daily podcast.
• Assist show staff with creation and posting of social media content.
• Censor live programs to comply with license requirements.
• Execute playlists for server, tape, or simulcast programming.
• Ensure transmissions meet federally mandated broadcast standards.

Skills

Audio editing

Social media platforms

MS Office

Tools

Adobe Audition

Job description

What We Need

Experienced Board Operator / Technical Producer to provide programming and control board support to On‑Air Talent for a daily News Talk Morning Show.

What You’ll Do

• Operate control board for studios and remote programming
• Regulate program timing, operate syndicated programming, and play commercials
• Monitor the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on‑air programming from master control room
• Edit daily audio snippets as directed by show hosts and load into programming automation computers
• Upload show audio into daily podcast
• Assist show staff with creation and posting of social media content
• 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 playback
• 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 incoming 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

• Must be available to work early mornings every Mon‑Fri
• Comfort in a fast‑paced environment with tight timeframes and multiple demands
• Experience with editing audio & video using Adobe Audition or similar software
• Knowledge of social media platforms
• Familiarity with daily news and trending political issues from a conservative/libertarian perspective
• Experience in a related role
• 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
• Full proficiency and understanding of job function
• Open communication with colleagues and direct reports that encourages collaboration and team consensus
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Efficiency with independent work under minimal guidance
• Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness
• Professional communication that stresses diplomacy, empathy and patience

Location

Phoenix, AZ: 4686 E. Van Buren Street, Suite 400, 85008

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Pay Type

Hourly

Benefits

• Employer‑sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enables employees to celebrate a holiday of their choosing
• A Spirit day to encourage and allow employees to more easily volunteer in their community
• A 401(k) 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.

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