Board Operator

Job Title: Board Operator

Department: Programming

Reporting To: Brand Manager

Employment Type: Part-Time

Location(s): Los Angeles, CA

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Pay Transparency: 

The anticipated starting salary range is $20.00/hr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

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, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Overview:

97.1 The Fan in Los Angeles is looking for a talented and reliable individual to join our team as a Part-Time Board Operator. This is a key role responsible for ensuring smooth and professional on-air execution across our programming.

What You'll Do:

• Operate the control board, ensuring adherence to station format and timing
• Arrange and play commercials, IDs, and programming elements according to logs
• Ensure compliance with all applicable FCC rules and regulations
• Assist with contests, promotions, and listener engagement
• Answer and screen listener calls for live broadcasts
• Operate satellite receivers and other broadcast equipment
• Monitor on-air quality and take transmitter readings as needed
• Conduct Emergency Alert System (EAS) tests
• Support producers and on-air talent during live and recorded shows
• Fill in for shifts including evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and vacations
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Required & Preferred:

• Previous experience operating a radio studio board required
• Experience editing audio (highlights, interviews, segments) using software such as Adobe Audition or Pro Tools
• Familiarity with digital broadcast systems (e.g., WideOrbit, NexGen, Zetta, Similar)
• Strong understanding of the Los Angeles sports landscape
• Prior experience at a sports talk radio station or network preferred
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, live production environment
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Team-oriented mindset with solid technical and computer skills

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required

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Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.

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