Texas Association of Broadcasters is hiring: Board Operator in Galveston

Board Operator

Location: Houston - Galveston, TX

Contact Name: iHeart Media

Web: iHeartMedia Job Posting

Category: Media - Journalism - Newspaper

Position/Title: Board Operator

What We Need:

We’re seeking an experienced Board Operator to provide programming and control board support to On-Air Talent.

What You'll Do:

1. Operate control board for studios and remote programming.
2. Regulate program timing, operate syndicated programming, and play commercials.
3. Monitor the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room.
4. Support off-air commercial production, dubbing music to hard disk and programming automation computers.
5. Protect station’s license by censoring live programs and deleting words/phrases not permitted on air.
6. Execute playlists for server, tape, or simulcast programming.
7. Assist with adjusting signal and programming content to ensure transmission meets federally mandated broadcast standards.
8. Process time-out programming for accurate playback.
9. Monitor and update weather, traffic and news reports into automation equipment.
10. Check studio equipment for proper functioning and notify Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting quality of the broadcast.
11. Screen incoming phone calls and selectively choose callers for On-Air Talent and talk shows.
12. Handle emergency inserts (e.g. news updates, breaking stories, alert system tests, etc.).

What You'll Need:

1. Experience with Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
2. Flexibility in work schedule, including evenings, overnight and weekends.
3. Comfort in a fast-paced environment with tight timeframes and multiple demands.
4. Multiple years experience in a related role.

What You'll Bring:

1. Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return.
2. Full proficiency and understanding of job function.
3. Open communication with colleagues and direct reports that encourages collaboration and team consensus.
4. Strong problem-solving skills.
5. Efficiency with independent work under minimal guidance.
6. Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness.
7. Professional communication that stresses diplomacy, empathy and patience.

Location: Houston, TX: 1233 West Loop South, Bldg 1, Suite 725, 77027

Position Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Pay Type: Hourly

Benefits:

1. Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options.
2. Company provided and supplemental life insurance.
3. Paid vacation and sick time.
4. Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday.
5. A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community.
6. A 401K plan.
7. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost.
8. A range of additional voluntary programs.

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

Our organization participates in E-Verify.

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Date Posted: 8/15/2024

Closing Date: 11/13/2024

City: Houston

State: Texas

URL: iHeart Media Careers

Contact: Please click here to apply for this job.