Radio Board Operator

This is a Part Time Job

AM830 (KLAA) Radio - Part Time, Board Operator

AM830 KLAA is the flagship station for the Los Angeles Angels

Overview

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Board Operator will handle all of the necessary functions that relate to the operating of the radio station's sound equipment which support any and all programming elements broadcast on AM830 such as live shows, recorded shows, commercials, remotes, recorded program elements, sound effects, etc. and ensures that all program elements run and air as scheduled. The Board Operator must be familiar with and have a working knowledge of all technical equipment that relates to broadcasts of the stations' shows and remote shows and games as well as controlling the sound levels of on-air hosts, guests, and callers.

The pay range for this position between $17.00-$18.50 per hour, depending on skills and experience. This position is also eligible for sick time (after 90 days of employment) and 401k employee contributions after 3 months and complimentary tickets to games (12 per season).

The expected schedule for this position is Saturdays and Sundays from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. There may be opportunities on occasion to work additional shifts during the week (Monday-Friday) to provide coverage dependent on business needs.

Duties
• Operates the sound equipment (the sound board) ensuring that proper levels are achieved, and that the overall quality of the sound going out over the air is of the highest and most professional quality.
• Oversees the timing of live and recorded programs.
• Adheres to and maintains daily program logs during work shift and hand writes on the log any and all discrepancies that might have occurred during a broadcast including commercials that either ran incorrectly or that were missed/bumped, etc.
• Knows how to screen calls, and knows how to place callers on the air with hosts.
• Responsible for picking up all necessary satellite feeds for shows airing and scheduled.
• Responsible for ''LISTENING'' to the shows being aired during work shift!
• Responsible for the station being on the air; and reports any ''dead air''.
• Responsible for hitting the ''MUTE'' button should a caller use inappropriate language.
• Maintains a working knowledge of FCC rules and regulations.
• Is able to assist with remote broadcasts from either location.
• Reports all malfunctions and glitches in aired programs immediately to Chief Engineer, General Manager, and to Program Director and notes the time and type of occurrence.
• Takes regular transmitter readings and maintains transmitter logs.
• Listens for station's Legal ID to run within all programming including sports and reports any discrepancies.
• Administers weekly EAS (Emergency Alert System) tests and records/logs results.
• Understands how to edit, record, and produce and mix sound: commercials, brokered shows or network shows; spec spots, etc. Must know all stations editing and sound mixing software.

Qualifications
• Minimum of one year of board operator experience for live talk show, sports play by play and syndicated programming.
• Experience in digital editing using Adobe Audition along with familiarity with OMT or Nexgen systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of MS office products, i.e., MS Word and Windows environment.
• Ability to multitask
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends

Physical Demands
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to frequently reach and use hands while operating production equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

LAA 1, LLC (AM830) believes that diversity contributes to a more enriched collective perspective and a better decision-making process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.