Board Operator; Part time), Seattle Sports

Position Overview

Bonneville Seattle is currently seeking a skilled, dependable board operator to operate the technical side of our broadcast operations. The role involves operating the studio console and ensuring technical excellence to comply with FCC requirements.

• Full focus and ownership of shift on-air console operations including: maintaining accurate transmitter and program logs, airing commercials per program logs, airing emergency alerts, recording satellite feeds, ensuring transmitter is operating according to FCC parameters, ensuring all audio elements are problem free before air, and updating discrepancy reports with all occurrences that depart from the program log or quality goals set by station management
• Become an expert at our audio console, Adobe Editing, News Boss, and Zetta.
• Edit and post daily podcasts.
• Maintain accurate logs.
• Air emergency alerts.
• Find, record, edit and mix audio on deadline.
• Pull show video clips.
• Clearly and succinctly communicate regularly with hosts, anchors and producers on upcoming show elements.
• Monitor clock and provide cues to talent to ensure program continuity.
• Double check audio elements are problem free before they air and report equipment problems, update discrepancy reports to communicate any occurrence that departs from program log or quality goals.
• Screen calls in a professional manner.
• Coordinate the appropriate mix of music and sound for assigned shows, and ensure that levels are mixed properly.
• Cross-train and maintain working knowledge of all board operator shifts; fill in for team mates as needed.
• Work with producers to create/edit "best of" library for assigned shows.
• Assist talk show producers in creating varied and unique content.
• Provide on-air commentary when required.

• High school education or equivalent.
• Proven ability for accuracy and follow-through and ability to multi-task effectively in a fast paced, collaborative, deadline driven team environment.
• Have good attention to detail and work well with on-air deadlines.
• Ability to understand and execute format philosophy and work with a team of other professionals in creating a distinctive sound.
• Ability to accept direction and be flexible with changes.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with co-workers and others and able to clearly and accurately communicate, receive and interpret instructions.
• Able to work under pressure and effectively handle the stresses of the responsibilities of the position and assure on-air hosts receive material for broadcast on time.
• Reliable, dependable and able to work scheduled hours and flexible hours as needed in order to provide coverage for last minute scheduling needs.
• Willing to accept responsibility and work under moderate supervision while resolving varied problems, which require general knowledge of company’s policies and procedures.

• Experience in operation of broadcast equipment and ability to properly operate studio equipment and possess basic production skills, preferred.
• One (1+) year commercial broadcast experience or equivalent is preferred.
• Proficiency in sound production and audio editing, including editing programs (Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, Audacity), preferred.
• Highly creative in use of sound, production elements, and show ideas, preferred.

Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively. Ability to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction with good eye and hand coordination. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to operate computer keys and general office equipment. Ability to work on a computer for prolonged periods of time. Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

$21.70-$23.34 hourly rate will be determined by an evaluation of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant along with internal and external benchmarks.

• 401(k) with Company match and employer-funded retirement account, both fully vested from day one.
• Paid time off for volunteering (20 hours per year).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• Access to an entire team of free financial planners.
• Matches on contributions to charitable organizations after one year of service.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Dynamic team culture that values teamwork, having fun, and collaboration.

Bonneville is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority/female/disability PWDNET/veteran are encouraged to apply.