Board Operator - PT at Cumulus Media Inc. in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Company Overview




Cumulus Media | Allentown, PA Our local stations in the Greater Lehigh Valley & Pocono, PA area include WLEV FM - 100.7, WODE-FM - The Hawk, 94.7 FM/WEEX/WTKZ-AM - FOX Sports, WCTO FM/WWYY FM - Cat Country 96 & 107.1 plus WCTO is also home to the Philadelphia Eagles Radio Network. C-SUITE is our portfolio of Digital Advertising Products for Local Businesses.



Position Overview




Cumulus Media | Allentown, PA is offering a great opportunity as a Part-Time Technical Operator (Board Operator) providing programming and control console support. Our ideal candidate should be highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced media environment. The position requires extreme reliability and flexibility. If you are a fast-learner, have a good demeanor around others, and have a passion for entertainment, read on.


Key Responsibilities & Qualifications




Key Responsibilities:

• 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


• 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 evenings, 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).

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