Board Operator (Sports)
Core
Operate control boards for radio studios and remote programming, managing timing, commercials, and technical quality for on-air talent.
Role type
Board Operator
Builds
Live radio broadcasts and syndicated programming
Domain
Broadcast Radio
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Control board operation, program timing regulation, commercial playback, technical quality monitoring, live program censorship, playlist execution, signal adjustment, emergency insert handling, caller screening, equipment troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Fast-paced environment adaptability, independent work within guidelines, problem solving, attention to detail, professional collaboration
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), automation computers, server/tape/simulcast systems
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 dubbing music; Censor live programs to protect station license; Execute playlists for server, tape, or simulcast programming; 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
