Board Operator; On Call​/Fill

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Bonneville Seattle, home to KIRO Newsradio 97.3, Seattle Sports, 770 KTTH and , is currently seeking a skilled, dependable board operator to operate the technical side of our broadcast operations. A Board Operator’s work is essential to the execution of a clean, polished on-air presentation. This Board Operator will operate the studio console ensuring that we are broadcasting technically excellent and flawlessly timed content to our audience in compliance with FCC requirements.

• Full focus and ownership of on-air console operations during a shift, ensuring a smooth airing of station’s programming and reliable, timely, error-free delivery of terrestrial radio and digital media programming.
• Maintain accurate transmitter and program logs.
• Airing commercials per program logs.
• Airing emergency alerts.
• Recording satellite feeds.
• Ensuring transmitter operates according to FCC parameters.
• Ensuring all audio elements are problem-free before airing.
• Updating discrepancy reports with all occurrences that depart from the program log or quality goals set by station management.
• Check studio equipment for proper functioning prior to going on-air.
• Troubleshoot and report technical problems and equipment malfunctions.
• Become an expert at our audio console, Adobe Editing, News Boss, and Zetta.
• Edit and post podcasts.
• Coordinate the appropriate use of music and sound for assigned shows, ensuring levels are mixed properly.
• Cross-train and maintain working knowledge of all board operator shifts; fill in for teammates as needed.
• Assist talk show producers in creating varied and unique content for posting to show’s social media accounts.
• Screen phone calls as needed.
• Work with producers to create, organize, and broadcast 'best of' content.
• Maintain positive and cooperative rapport with staff, management and clients.
• Management will assign responsibilities on a regular and/or rotating basis depending upon need and proven capabilities.

• Reliable and dependable with flexibility to work weekdays, overnights, and weekend hours.
• Ability to reach the stations in under two hours as needed to cover on-call shifts.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Proven accuracy, follow-through, and ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, deadline-driven team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work well with on-air deadlines.
• Understanding and ability to execute format philosophy and collaborate on a distinctive sound.
• Flexibility to accept direction and adapt to changes.
• Clear and accurate communication skills, with ability to receive, interpret, and convey instructions.
• Willingness to accept responsibility and work under moderate supervision while resolving varied problems that require general knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle the stresses of the position, ensuring on-air hosts receive material on time to protect the station’s image, clients and audience.
• Team-oriented work style with a professional appearance…