Board Operator - Part Time

About the role

iHeartMedia Markets is hiring a part-time Board Operator in New York to provide programming and control board support to on-air talent. The role covers operating the control board for studios and remote programming, regulating program timing, playing commercials and monitoring the technical quality of on-air content.

Key responsibilities

• Operate the 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 the master control room
• Support off-air commercial production, dub music to hard disk and run programming automation computers
• Protect the station's license by censoring live programs and removing words or phrases not permitted on air
• Execute playlists for server, tape or simulcast programming
• Adjust signal and programming content so transmissions meet federally mandated broadcast standards
• Process time-out programming and monitor and update weather, traffic and news reports into automation equipment
• Check studio equipment and notify Engineering of malfunctions affecting broadcast quality
• Screen incoming phone calls and select callers for on-air talent and talk shows
• Handle emergency inserts such as news updates, breaking stories and alert system tests

Required profile

• Multiple years of experience in a related role
• Flexibility for evenings, overnight hours and weekends
• Comfort in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple demands
• Open communication, strong problem-solving skills and efficiency working independently with minimal guidance

Required skills

• Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint

What we offer

• Pay of $17.00 per hour, depending on experience, knowledge, skills and market data
• Flexible benefits including employer-sponsored medical, dental and vision, a 401K plan and an Employee Assistance Program