Board Operator/Show Producer
Core
Operate control boards for studios and remote programming, regulate timing, play commercials, and monitor technical quality of on-air broadcasts.
Role type
Board Operator / Show Producer
Builds
Live radio broadcasts, syndicated programming, and commercial spots
Domain
Broadcast Radio
Required skills
Control board operation, program timing regulation, commercial playback, technical quality monitoring, live program censorship, playlist execution, signal adjustment, time-out programming processing, weather/traffic/news report integration, studio equipment checks, phone call screening, emergency insert handling
Preferred skills
Flexibility for evening/overnight/weekend shifts, comfort in fast-paced environments, Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), problem-solving using established procedures
Technologies
Control boards, automation computers, hard disk dubbing systems, server/tape/simulcast programming systems, Microsoft Office suite
Responsibilities
Operate control board for studios and remote programming; Regulate program timing, operate syndicated programming, and play commercials; Monitor technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming; Support off-air commercial production and programming automation; Censor live programs to protect station's license; Execute playlists for various programming formats; Adjust signal and programming content to meet broadcast standards; Process time-out programming; Monitor and update weather, traffic, and news reports; Check studio equipment and notify Engineering of malfunctions; Screen incoming phone calls and select callers for on-air talent; Handle emergency inserts like news updates and alert tests
