Part-Time Board Operator

CUMULUS MEDIA; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading broadcast media company in Bloomington is looking for a Part-Time Board Operator to assist with programming and control console support. The ideal candidate should be organized and flexible, with previous control console experience preferred. Responsibilities include operating the console, maintaining logs, and monitoring programming quality. This role requires evening, weekend, and holiday availability, with a pay range of $15.00 to $20.00 per hour. Join a collaborative work environment that values innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Previous control console operation experience preferred.
• Strong audio production skills are an asset.
• Ability to learn FCC rules and EAS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate the console in a radio station control room.
• Maintain commercial and transmitter log.
• Monitor and update weather, traffic, and news reports.

Skills

Control console operation experience

Audio production skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Familiarity with audio editing software

Flexibility in scheduling

Tools

Adobe Audition

Audio mixers

Job description

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Overview

CUMULUS | Bloomington features 5 stations in the Bloomington area and surrounding counties. Stations include: 101.5 WBNQ-FM Adult Top 40, 1230 WJBC-AM Talk/Sports Radio, 104.1- WBWN-FM Country, 93.7 WJBC-FM NASH plays Country music, 98.9 WJEZ is Classic Hits.

Position Overview

CUMULUS MEDIA | Bloomington is offering a great opportunity as a Part-Time Board Operator providing programming and control console support. Our ideal candidate should be highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced media environment. The position requires extreme reliability and flexibility. If you are a fast-learner, have a good demeanor around others, and have a passion for entertainment, read on.

Key Responsibilities

• Running the console in a radio station control room broadcasting a variety of live or pre-recorded local and syndicated entertainment programs
• Playing all commercials as scheduled and maintaining a commercial and transmitter log
• Monitors and updates weather, traffic, and news reports
• Monitor for EAS Alerts, Amber Alerts and breaking news
• Monitors the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room

Qualifications

• Previous control console operation experience preferred
• Audio production skills preferred
• Ability to learn FCC rules and regulations and EAS guidelines
• Proficient using computer systems such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Audition or other audio editing software preferred
• Familiar with audio mixers preferred
• Flexibility in scheduling required; majority of the hours are in the evenings, weekends and holidays

Pay Range

USD $15.00 - USD $20.00 /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

For immediate consideration, please visit https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/jobs

For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

EEO Statement

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

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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