About the position
CUMULUS MEDIA | BOISE, ID is offering a great opportunity as a Part-Time Board Operator providing programming and control board support to On-Air Talent. Our ideal candidate should possess an extremely good work ethic, be a self-starter, and be highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position requires extreme reliability and flexibility. If you are a fast-learner familiar with audio equipment and automation, have a good demeanor around others, and have a passion for radio, read on. CUMULUS MEDIA | BOISE, ID currently features 5 stations in the Treasure Valley and surrounding counties. Our stations include: 93.1/1350 KTIK Sports Talk, 670 KBOI News Talk, 97.9 Magic FM Soft AC, 92.3 KIZN Country, and 96.9 KKGL Classic Rock. The cluster of 5 stations reaches hundreds of thousands of listeners every week.
Responsibilities
- Running the board in a radio station control room broadcasting a variety of live or pre-recorded local and syndicated radio programs
- Playing all commercials as scheduled and maintaining a commercial and transmitter log
- Selecting bumper music, when needed, and back-timing pre-recorded programs for smooth transition back to live programming
- Monitors and updates weather, traffic and news reports into automation equipment
- Monitor for EAS Alerts, Ambers Alerts and breaking news
- Monitors the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room
- Assists with adjusting signal and programming content to ensure transmission meets federally mandated broadcast standards
Requirements
- Some college radio or small market radio experience required/preferred
- Previous board operation experience preferred
- Audio production skills required
- Familiar with FCC rules and regulations and EAS guidelines
- Proficient using computer systems such as Microsoft Office Suite, OpX, AudioVault, Wide Orbit, ENCO, Soundgorge, Nuendo, Adobe Audition or other audio editing and automation programs
- Knowledge of basic electronic wiring and sound system set-up
- Familiar with audio mixers and remote monitoring systems for radio transmissions
- Flexibility in scheduling required; majority of the hours are in the evenings, weekends and holidays
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Professional growth and career path
- Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask 'what if' and try innovative solutions
- 401K with company match to plan for the long-term
