Board Operator

Job Title: Board Operator

Department: Programming

Reporting To: Brand Manager

Employment Type: Part -Time

Location(s): New Orleans, L.A. 

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: 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, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Overview:

WWL Radio (105.3FM / 870AM) has a rare opening for a part-time board operator and studio producer. This role involves managing on-air content, call screening, and creating digital content for WWL.com. Candidates should have experience operating studio consoles for live entertainment programming and be proficient in computer-assisted broadcast programs and social media. Strong writing skills are a must. Applicants need to have a deep knowledge of local (Saints, LSU, Pelicans) and national sports (NFL, NCAA & NBA) as they will be assisting in the sports department as well, creating on-air reports for the weekends on a regular basis, and for weekdays when needed.

We're looking for individuals who are dependable, flexible, and excellent team players. The ideal candidate should thrive in a supporting role, collaborating with a diverse range of host personalities. They must be capable of remaining composed under pressure, particularly during breaking news, major events, and severe weather situations.

Additionally, the role includes call-screening and studio production duties as needed. Successful candidates will demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and possess exceptional communication skills.

Join WWL Radio and contribute to delivering top-notch on-air experiences in a dynamic broadcasting environment.

What You'll Do:

Job responsibilities:

• Run the control board, following station format, arranging and playing commercials and IDs according to program and commercial logs
• Experience operating a studio console and running live entertainment programming
• Have strong writing skills
• Follow all applicable laws and FCC regulations.

More About You:

Required & Preferred:

• Previous experience running a studio board, editing play-by-play highlights and interviews using a digital editing program such as Adobe Audition is required.
• The ideal candidate will have previous radio experience running a sound board, booking guests, write and editing audio.
• 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.

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Audacy is a scaled, leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the country’s largest markets, as well as one of the country’s largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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