670 The Score Board Operator

Audacy, Inc. • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Audacy Chicago is looking for a talented individual to join our staff as a Part-Time Board Operator. This is a critical role in the on-air execution of the station. Must be a detail-oriented person available to work evenings, overnights, weekends, vacation fill-in and holidays. Other duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Previous experience running a studio board, editing play-by-play highlights and interviews using a digital editing program such as Adobe Audition or Pro Tools is required.
• Previous experience as a radio board operator, preferably at a sports talk radio station/network.
• Must have experience with digital operating system (Media Touch, Audio Vault, Enco or Profit).
• Must be a team player, computer savvy and have the flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends, overnights and holidays.
• Minimum Education Level: HS diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate will have previous radio experience running a sound board, booking guests, write and editing audio.
• The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the current Chicago sports scene.

Responsibilities

• Running the control board, following station format, arranging and playing commercials and IDs according to the program and commercial logs, following applicable laws and FCC regulations.
• Administering contests.
• Answering listener phone calls.
• Screening listener calls for live shows.
• Operating satellite receivers.
• Taking transmitter readings.
• Conducting EAS tests.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Benefits

• A health care coordinator
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Mental health
• Telemedicine
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Disability
• Life insurance
• Critical illness
• Hospital indemnity
• Accident insurance
• Paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Legal assistance
• Life assistance program
• Identity theft protection
• Discounted home and auto insurance
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED