Board Operator & Promotions Assistant

at  Cumulus Media

CUMULUS MEDIA | EUGENE, OR is offering a great opportunity as a Part-Time Board Operator & Promotions Assistant 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.
Who We Are:
CUMULUS MEDIA | EUGENE, OR is located in one of THE most beautiful cities in Oregon! We are an hour from the Oregon coast, an hour from the Cascade mountain range and close to the High Desert in Central Oregon. It’s a beautiful place to live and work. Our cluster has 6 stations with a focused and dedicated team that are a FORCE in the market.

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
• Assisting on-site promotional efforts

Job Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some college radio or small market radio experience required/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

EXPERIENCE

Not Specified

• 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
• Assisting on-site promotional effort