Chief Board Operator

Company Overview

Cumulus Media is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month - wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 377 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, US Soccer, and AP News, across more than 7,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, a leading national audio network; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.

Position Overview

CUMULUS MEDIA | Dallas is offering a great opportunity for a  Full-Time Chief Technical Board Operator/Producer for WBAP and KLIF. Our ideal candidate should possess an extremely good work ethic, is a self-starter, reliable, and highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced office environment and be able to work closely with the program director to execute programming and be accessible to the sales department if needed.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Running the broadcast console in the radio control room with the purpose of putting content on the air seamlessly and ensuring all Station Policies and Procedures are followed and all FCC requirements are met on a daily basis.
• Ensuring that all commercial materials air as logged
• Audio editing, station or show production.
• Producing Mid-day and afternoon show on WBAP.
• Podcasting and station social media management
• Filling in on other shifts from time to time as needed
• Help in supervising board operators.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years radio experience either at the college or smaller market level
• Candidates must have a knowledge of news and know the hit stories of the day.
• Have a good understanding of all equipment in a radio control room including but not limited to the broadcast console and related digital audio systems, call screening, Vox Pro, EAS Systems, broadcast delay, and any remote delivery equipment
• Must be able to think quickly and make good decisions in a high pressure, fast paced environment
• Must be able to get along with and work closely with other employees
• Excellent communication skills are a must, including writing and grammar
• Candidates must be reliable, responsible, and punctual and must be able to work weekends, weekend nights, overnights and holidays if needed

Pay Range

USD $35,000.00 - USD $45,000.00 /Yr.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask, "what if" and try innovative solutions
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
• Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program

For immediate consideration, please visit: https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/careers

For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

EEO Statement

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).