Part Time Board Operator

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Job description

Job Description

Role: Board Operator - P/T

Department: Programming

Division: CRG

CUMULUS MEDIA | Grand Rapids, Mi is offering a great opportunity as a Part-Time Board Operator providing programming and control board support to On-Air Talent & Live Sports Play By Play. Our ideal candidate should possess an extremely good work ethic, be a self-starter, and be highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position requires extreme reliability and flexibility. If you are a fast-learner familiar with audio equipment and automation, have a good demeanor around others, and have a passion for radio, read on.

Who We Are:

CUMULUS | Grand Rapids, currently features 5 stations in the Grand Rapids area and surrounding counties. Our stations include: Classic Rock 97LAV, The Q 94-5, 105-3 Hot-FM, Thunder 107-3 & The Ticket 106.1 FM/1340 AM, WJRW. The cluster of 5 stations reaches thousands of listeners on a daily basis.

Key Responsibilities:

* Running the board in a radio station control room broadcasting a variety of live or pre-recorded local and syndicated radio programs, including Producing Live Sports Play By Play.
* Playing all commercials as scheduled and maintaining a commercial and transmitter log
* Selecting bumper music, when needed, and back-timing pre-recorded programs for smooth transition back to live programming
* Monitors and updates weather, traffic and news reports into automation equipment
* Monitor for EAS Alerts, Ambers Alerts and breaking news
* Monitors the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room
* Assists with adjusting signal and programming content to ensure transmission meets federally mandated broadcast standards

What we offer:

* Competitive pay
* Professional growth and career path
* 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 to plan for the long-term
* Paid Vacation & Holidays (only for FT roles)

For immediate consideration, please visit

For more information about CUMULUS MEDIA, visit our website at:

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

Job Requirements

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Qualifications:

* All new hires must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by date of hire, subject to legally-mandated accommodations
* Qualifications:
* Some college radio or small market radio experience required/preferred
* Previous board operation experience preferred
* Audio production skills required
* Familiar with FCC rules and regulations and EAS guidelines
* Proficient using computer systems such as Microsoft Office Suite, OpX, AudioVault, Wide Orbit, ENCO, Soundgorge, Nuendo, Adobe Audition or other audio editing and automation programs
* Knowledge of basic electronic wiring and sound system set-up
* Familiar with audio mixers and remote monitoring systems for radio transmissions
* Flexibility in scheduling required; majority of the hours are in the evenings, weekends and holidays

For immediate consideration, please visit

For more information about CUMULUS MEDIA, visit our website at:

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