Part-Time Board Operator - KFYO
About The Position
KFYO is seeking a LIVE morning show producer who will run the board for and contribute to the overall success of our morning show, Sunrise L-B-K! As the news and talk of West Texas for nearly a century, KFYO is a generational station that many in Lubbock and beyond have relied on since 1927. Sunrise L-B-K is a 2-hour program that runs from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. every weekday on KFYO — a Townsquare Media station. From automotive news and local headlines to which co-host has a bigger obsession with cats, Sunrise L-B-K with Tom Collins and Matt Crow is the perfect show when starting your day in The Hub City! Townsquare is a media, entertainment, and digital marketing solutions company dedicated to serving small and mid-sized markets across the U.S. We own and operate 354 radio stations and more than 400 local websites across 74 markets—including trusted Lubbock stations. We combine the power of local media with best-in-class digital solutions to help businesses grow—offering everything from broadcast and digital advertising to SEO, web design, and programmatic marketing.
Requirements
- Must be located full-time in Lubbock, and able to be at the station each day by 6AM CST at the latest
- Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and varying shifts based on business needs - preferably available to work 2-hour shifts on weekends for board-operating high school sports games and station remotes
- Strong desire to learn, grow, and build a career in media
- Positive attitude, reliability, and a strong work ethic
- Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment
- Comfort multitasking and taking on responsibilities beyond a single job function
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, owning tasks from start to finish
- Willingness to talk to the hosts live on air at any point during the show
- Polished communication skills, respectfully answering phone calls in a timely manner
- High School Diploma (required)
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and vehicle (required)
Nice To Haves
- Proficient with NexGen automation software (preferred)
- college coursework or BA/BS degree (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Operating control boards for in-studio and remote programming
- Regulating program timing, playing commercials, and running syndicated content
- Monitoring the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming
- Protecting the station’s license by following FCC guidelines and censoring prohibited content when necessary
- Processing time-out programming to ensure accurate playback
- Identifying and reporting technical issues to Engineering to maintain broadcast quality
- Screening incoming phone calls and selecting callers for on-air talent and talk shows
- Handling emergency inserts such as breaking news, alerts, and system tests
- Assisting with basic administrative and operational tasks as needed
- Representing the station at on-site promotions, live remotes, and community events
- Setting up, operating, and breaking down audio and promotional equipment
- Recording live events through photos, video, audio, and social content for station promotions
- Transporting and handling promotional materials and event equipment
Benefits
- Pay rate: $9 per hour
- Real-world experience in radio, digital media, and live events
- Training alongside experienced broadcast and operations professionals
- Opportunities to build skills across multiple departments
- A collaborative, fast-paced, and supportive team environment
- Flexible, part-time scheduling
- A foot-in-the-door opportunity with a leading multi-media organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
