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Part Time Board Operator
Entertainment & Media Industry Company
Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Job Summary:
Provides programming and control board support to On-Air Talent.
Responsibilities
• Operates control board for studios and remote programming.
• Regulates program timing, operates syndicated programming, and plays commercials.
• Monitors the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room.
• Supports off-air commercial production, dubbing music to hard disk and programming automation computers.
• Protects station’s license by censoring live programs and deleting words/phrases not permitted on air.
• Executes playlists for server, tape, or simulcast programming.
• Assists with adjusting signal and programming content to ensure transmission meets federally mandated broadcast standards.
• Processes time-out programming for accurate play back.
• Monitors and updates weather, traffic and news reports into automation equipment.
• Checks studio equipment for proper functioning and notifies Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting quality of the broadcast.
• Screens in-coming phone calls and selectively chooses callers for On-Air Talent and talk shows.
• Handles emergency inserts (e.g. news updates, breaking stories, alert system tests, etc.).
Qualifications
• Competencies/Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows, Adobe Audition or similar audio editing software, Wide Orbit or similar automation system
• Time management and attention to detail
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Flexibility in work schedule, including evenings, overnight and weekends
• Functions well in a fast-paced environment with tight timeframes and multiple demands
• Works well in a team environment
• Developing content for talk shows, web site and social media accounts; Applicants must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Experience running an on-air board; Will be required to run board for various talk shows
• Consummate call screener
• Web savvy
• Ability to book guests and execute performance thereof
• Well organized in ability to research topics and partake in show prep
• Extensive knowledge of digital audio editing
• Ability to think clearly and take charge under pressure situations
• Must be extremely personable and able to take direction well with commitment and attention to detail in every aspect of position
• Applicants must possess a strong work ethic, be well-read, punctual, and be a team player
• Be able to be creative with callers and work with hosts
• Knowledge of NexGen Systems
• Must have a keen understanding of the use of Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, et al) and be able to direct Social Media efforts for various shows
• Oversee daily updates on station blogs
• Handle production of show promos and other creative production.
Work Experience
• 6 months in a related role and/or technical training
Education
• High school graduate or G.E.D.
Certifications
• None required