Board Operator; Part time), Seattle Sports

Position Overview

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 part‑time 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.

The Board Operator will make a full contribution to the success of the station by providing necessary clerical and operations assistance to assure smooth airing of station's live, pre‑recorded and/or automated programming including assuring reliable, timely, error‑free delivery of terrestrial radio and digital media programming, adhering to commercial logs including sales, programming and marketing/promotion spots, contributing digital content for Bonneville Seattle Media Group, which may include repurposing audio programs, posting to blogs, and utilizing other content platforms and screening incoming phone calls in a professional manner.

Note:

Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion.

• This position is an on‑site role that requires the employee to work at our Seattle site.

Primary job duties will include, but are not limited to:

• 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 teammates 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,…