Board Operator
Job Location: Chicago, IL
Experience
What You’ll Do: Job responsibilities:
- Board Operators are responsible for running the control board, following station format, arranging and playing commercials and IDs according to the program and commercial logs, following applicable laws and FCC regulations
- In addition, you may help administer contests, answer listener phone calls, screen listener calls for live shows, operate satellite receivers, take transmitter readings, conduct EAS tests, etc.
- This is a critical role in the on-air execution of the station. Must be detail-orientated person available to work evenings, overnights, weekends, vacation fill-in and holidays.
- Other duties as assigned by Management
Requirements
Required & Preferred:
- Previous experience running a studio board, editing play-by-play highlights and interviews using a digital editing program such as Adobe Audition or Pro Tools is required.
- The ideal candidate will have previous radio experience running a sound board, booking guests, write and editing audio.
- The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the current Chicago sports scene.
- Previous experience as a radio board operator, preferably at a sports talk radio station/network.
- Must have experience with digital operating system (Media Touch, Audio Vault, Enco or Profit).
- Must be a team player, computer savvy and have the flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends, overnights and holidays.
- Minimum Education Level: HS diploma or equivalent.
- A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant’s own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.
Salary & Benefits:
The anticipated starting salary range for Chicago, I.L. based individuals expressing interest in this position is $17.1666/Hr.
Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.
Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
