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11/14/2022

Board Operator

KXNO-AM/FM / iHeartMedia Des Moines

Category:
Media - Journalism - Newspaper
Position/Title:
Board Operator
Details:

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iHeartMedia Markets

Job Summary:

Provides programming and control board support for live sports on KXNO-AM/FM.                                                                                               

iHeartMedia/Des Moines has immediate openings for a Board Operator at Iowa's leading sports station!

KXNO-AM/FM is looking for a someone who will embrace our tools and training to grow their professional talents and learn how to entertain and engage our audiences.

Past personnel in this role have gone on to become highly successful radio personalities in a variety of roles and formats.

Responsibilities

• Operates audio console and our digital on-air system for local and network talk shows and live sporting events.

• Also working studio, network, and remote programming as assigned.

• Regulates program timing, operates live and syndicated programming, and plays commercials.

• Monitors the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room.

• Supports off-air audio and digital production, programming automation computers.

• Protects station’s license by censoring live programs and deleting words/phrases not permitted on air.

• Executes playlists for server, recorded, or simulcast programming.

• Assists with adjusting signal and programming content to ensure transmission meets federally mandated broadcast standards.

• Processes time-out programming for accurate play back.

• Monitors and updates weather, traffic and news reports into automation equipment.

• Checks studio equipment for proper functioning and notifies Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting quality of the broadcast.

• Handles emergency inserts (e.g. news updates, breaking stories, alert system tests, etc.).

Qualifications:

Competencies/Skills

• Ability to learn operation of NexGEN digital on-air system and Adobe Audition for audio editing.

• Must demonstrate strong ability for time management and attention to detail

• Ability to work without close supervision

• The primary shift for this position will be weekday and weekend evenings.  

• Available for additional shifts as needed

• Functions well in a fast-paced environment with tight time frames and multiple demands

• Must have a passion for flawless execution

• Works well in a team environment

Work Experience:

• While 6 months in a related role and/or technical training is preferred it is not required.                                                                                              

Location:

Des Moines, IA: 2141 Grand Ave, 50312                                                                                        

Additional Locations:                                                                                             

Position Type: Regular                                                                                 

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

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Vacancy Type:
Part Time
Date Posted:
11/9/2022
Closing Date:
2/7/2023
City:
Des Moines
State:
Iowa
URL:
http://www.iHeartMediaCareers.com
Contact:
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https://iheartmedia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External_iHM/job/Des-Moines-IA/Board-Operator_Req29896

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