Board Operator

Other titles for this position include Audio Engineer and Audio Console Operator.

Duties

• Provides technical, clerical and operations assistance to help deliver a first-rate on-air product.
• Ensures all parts of the show run smoothly and on schedule, with the correct commercial breaks.
• Forms close working relationships with the talent and producers, carefully watching the clock to cue talent to start or stop speaking; handles any show guests.
• Introduces special effects; screens in-coming calls if the show has a listener call-in format; switches to music; news or traffic.
• Checks studio equipment for proper functioning before airtime and reports any issues to engineering.
• Supports off-air commercial production, dubbing music to hard disk and programming automation computers.
• Ensures FCC regulations are followed and makes sure to monitor what's said on air to protect the station's broadcasting license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of broadcasting and office software.
• Knowledge of FCC regulations a plus.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Proficiency in sound production and audio editing preferred.
  
  

Experience Level

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• One-plus years in commercial broadcasting is preferred.