Evening​/Weekend Sports 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 380 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.

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CUMULUS MEDIA | Providence is offering a great opportunity as a Part-Time Associate Producer/Technical Operator (Board Operator) providing programming and control console support. This position is primarily responsible for operating live sports broadcasts, while also supporting other local and syndicated programming. Our ideal candidate should be highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced media environment. The position requires extreme reliability and flexibility.

If you are a fast-learner, have a good demeanor around others, and have a passion for sports and entertainment, read on.

Key Responsibilities:

• Running the console in a radio station control room broadcasting live sports events, as well as a variety of live or pre-recorded local and syndicated entertainment programs
• Playing all commercials as scheduled and maintaining a commercial and transmitter log
• Monitoring and updating weather, traffic, and news reports as needed
• Monitoring for EAS Alerts, Amber Alerts, and breaking news
• Monitoring the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from the master control room
• Coordinating network and local commercial breaks during live sports broadcasts

Qualifications:

• Previous control console operation experience preferred
• Audio production skills preferred
• Ability to learn FCC rules and regulations and EAS guidelines
• Proficient using computer systems such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Audition or other audio editing software preferred
• Familiar with audio mixers preferred
• Flexibility in scheduling required; majority of the hours are in the evenings, weekends and holidays

USD $16.00 - USD $16.00 /Hr.

• Competitive Pay
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask,  what if  and try innovative solutions
• 401K with company match

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