Production Assistant at iHeartMedia Medford, OR

Feitong Buke; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Feitong Buke is seeking a Production Assistant in Medford, MA. The role involves operating the control board for studios, regulating program timing, and ensuring technical quality of programming. Applicants should be flexible and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a related role, technical skills, and strong communication abilities. Benefits include employer-sponsored insurance, a 401(k) plan, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Qualifications

• Flexibility in work schedule, including evenings, overnight, and weekends.
• Comfort in a fast-paced environment.
• Close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate control board for studios and remote programming.
• Regulate program timing and play commercials.
• Check studio equipment for proper functioning.

Skills

Flexibility in work schedule

Comfort in fast-paced environment

Problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

Experience in a related role and/or technical training

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Job description

Production Assistant – iHeartMedia – Medford, MA

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 incoming and outgoing on‑air programming from master control room.
• Support off‑air commercial production, dubbing music to hard disk and programming automation computers.
• Protect station’s license by censoring live programs and deleting words/phrases not permitted on air.
• Assist with adjusting signal and programming content to ensure transmission meets federally mandated broadcast standards.
• Process time‑out programming for accurate play back and clock management.
• Monitor and update weather, traffic and news reports into automation equipment.
• Check studio equipment for proper functioning and notify Engineering of technical malfunctions.
• Screen incoming phone calls and selectively choose callers for on-air talk shows.
• Handle emergency inserts (e.g., news updates, breaking stories, alert system tests).

Qualifications

• Flexibility in work schedule, including evenings, overnight, and weekends.
• Comfort in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in a related role and/or technical training.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should treat one another similarly.
• Ability to work within prescribed guidelines without needing close supervision.
• Problem-solving skills within established procedures.
• Understanding of when to seek guidance for unforeseen problems.
• Close attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to act in a professional manner and collaborate with colleagues of different levels.

Location

Medford, MA – 1 Cabot Road, Suite 320, 02155

Position Details

Regular, Part-time, Hourly

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance with a variety of coverage options (employees meeting ACA measurement).
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – telephonic counseling, legal and financial consultation, emotional well-being, family and caregiving services.
• Additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance, and more.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. Our organization participates in E-Verify.

Additional Information

A non-compete may be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.