Board Operator (PT)

Company Overview

Cumulus Nashville, TN is home five radio stations 103.3 Country (WKDF), 95.5 Nash Icon (WSM-FM), 99.7 SuperTalk (WTN), 104.5 The Zone (WGFX) and 92Q (WQQK.)  Cumulus Nashville is Home of the Tennessee Titans and the Nashville affiliate for the University of Tennessee Volunteers and are located near Music Row/Downtown Nashville.     

 

Position Overview

Cumulus Media | Nashville 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.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Arriving at the Radio Station at 4:15am to prepare the show, which starts at 5:00am 
• Providing social media support (posting, editing content, ideation)
• 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

Qualifications:

• Some college radio or small market radio experience preferred
• Previous board operation experience preferred
• Audio production skills required
• High Social Media IQ
• Video Editing Experience
• 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 early mornings, weekends and holidays

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
• Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program

 

For immediate consideration, please visit https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/jobs
For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

 

 

 

EEO Statement

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).