On Call (Fill In) Board Operator
Bonneville International - Seattle, WA
posted 3 days ago
About the position
Bonneville Seattle is looking for an On Call (Fill In) Board Operator to join our team! This position is essential to the execution of a clean, polished on-air presentation. The Board Operator will operate the studio console ensuring that we are broadcasting technically excellent and flawlessly timed content to our audience in compliance with FCC requirements. The role involves providing necessary clerical and operations assistance to assure smooth airing of the station's live, pre-recorded and/or automated programming, including assuring reliable, timely, error-free delivery of terrestrial radio and digital media programming. The Board Operator will also contribute digital content for Bonneville Seattle Media Group, which may include repurposing audio programs, posting to blogs, and utilizing other content platforms.
Responsibilities
- Operate the technical side of broadcast operations during a shift.
- Ensure smooth airing of station's programming and reliable, timely, error-free delivery of terrestrial radio and digital media programming.
- Maintain accurate transmitter and program logs, airing commercials per program logs, and airing emergency alerts.
- Record satellite feeds and ensure transmitter is operating according to FCC parameters.
- Check studio equipment for proper functioning prior to going on-air, troubleshooting and reporting technical problems and equipment malfunctions.
- Edit and post podcasts, coordinate the appropriate use of music and sound for assigned shows, and ensure that levels are mixed properly.
- Cross-train and maintain working knowledge of all board operator shifts; fill in for teammates as needed.
- Assist talk show producers in creating varied and unique content for posting to show's social media accounts.
- Screen phone calls as needed and work with producers to create, organize, and broadcast 'best of' content.
- Maintain positive and cooperative rapport with staff, management, and clients.
Requirements
- Reliable and dependable with flexibility to work weekdays, overnights, and weekend hours.
- High school education or equivalent.
- Proven ability for accuracy and follow-through and ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, deadline-driven team environment.
- Good attention to detail and ability to work well with on-air deadlines.
- Ability to understand and execute format philosophy and work with a team of other professionals in creating a distinctive sound.
- Ability to accept direction and be flexible with changes.
- Ability to clearly and accurately communicate, receive and interpret instructions and maintain effective communication with co-workers.
- Willing to accept responsibility and work under moderate supervision while resolving varied problems.
- Able to work under pressure and effectively handle the stresses of the responsibilities of the position.
- Experience in operation of broadcast equipment and ability to properly operate studio equipment and possess basic production skills is preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- One (1+) years commercial broadcast experience or equivalent, preferred.
- Proficiency in sound production and audio editing, including editing programs (Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, Audacity), preferred.
- Highly creative in use of sound, production elements, and show ideas, preferred.
Benefits
- Robust, affordable medical, dental and vision coverage with no wait period for enrollment.
- 401(k) with Company match and Employer Discretionary Retirement Contribution (EDRC), both fully vested from day one.
- Paid leave for new parents under our Medical Maternity (8 weeks) and Parental Leave (8 weeks) benefits.
- Opportunities to apply for tuition reimbursement.
- Paid time off for vacation (120 hours accrued per year) and sick leave (80 hours accrued per year) in addition to 12 paid company holidays.
- Paid time off for volunteering (40 hours per year).
- Employer-funded retirement account, fully vested from day one.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
- Access to an entire team of free financial planners.
- Matches on contributions to charitable organizations after one year of service.
- Continuous growth and development opportunities.
- Dynamic team culture that values teamwork, having fun, and collaboration.
