Board Operator & Associate Producer

This is a Part Time Job

Board Operator/Associate Producer (Part-Time)

Job Title: Board Operator / Associate Producer

Department: Programming

Reporting To: Brand Manager

Employment Type: Part-Time

Location(s): Los Angeles, CA

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Overview:

97.1 The Fan in Los Angeles is looking for a talented and reliable individual to join our team as a Board Operator/Associate Producer. This is a key role responsible for ensuring smooth and professional on-air execution across our programming.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

Board Operations & Technical Execution
• Operate the studio control board, ensuring seamless transitions, proper timing, and adherence to station format guidelines.
• Arrange and play commercials, station IDs, imaging, and programming elements strictly according to daily logs.
• Operate satellite receivers, digital audio delivery systems, and broadcast studio equipment.
• Monitor on-air audio quality, take transmitter readings as required, and conduct regular Emergency Alert System (EAS) tests.
• Maintain full compliance with all station policies and FCC rules and regulations.

Associate Production & Content Support
• Collaborate with on-air talent and producers to outline daily show rundowns, topic hooks, and guest segments.
• Screen, manage, and line up incoming listener phone calls during live broadcasts to drive engaging dialogue.
• Cut, edit, and archive live show highlights, guest interviews, and podcast segments using digital editing software for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Assist with guest booking, research, prep sheets, and real-time news/score tracking during live sports broadcasts.
• Support live remote broadcasts, station contests, and promotional listener engagement.
• Cover critical shifts, including evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and live game-day coverage.
• Perform additional technical and production duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Required & Preferred:
• Technical: Experience operating a radio studio control board and familiarity with automation systems (e.g., WideOrbit, NexGen, Zetta).
• Audio Editing: Proficiency in cutting and editing audio using software such as Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, or similar DAWs.
• Sports Knowledge: Strong, up-to-date understanding of the Los Angeles sports landscape, local teams, and national storylines.
• Experience: Prior experience in radio production, board operation, or podcast production (sports talk radio environment strongly preferred).
• Skills: Exceptional multitasking capabilities, sharp attention to detail, strong verbal communication, and calm under pressure in live environments.
• Availability: Flexible schedule required, including the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and during major sporting events.

Education:
• High School diploma or equivalent required

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