Board Operator/Producer

Description

Position Overview:

Salem Media Group is a leading broadcaster of religious programming and informative talk.  The company owns and operates commercial radio stations in major markets throughout the United States.  Salem Media Group in Tampa is looking for a self-motivated, organized, professional individual to join our team.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for the technical production and generation of show content for our live, local programming and/or pre-recorded daily and weekly programming.

Some of which include but are not limited to: 

 

Roles and Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

1. Researches, schedules, and books guests for program(s)
2. Works with the host to produce daily topical promos for program(s) 
3. Will need to perform board operator duties for program(s) on any of the stations in a 8 station cluster unit.  Must become familiar with the operations of all stations in order to keep them on the air and operating smoothly
4. Downloads long-form programs from websites and FTP sites and prepares them for broadcast on any of the radio stations in a 6 station cluster unit
5. Downloads and prepares show promos for broadcast on any of the radio stations in a 8 station cluster unit
6. Other sundry broadcast/production responsibilities as required

Requirement

Qualifications and Education Requirements

1. High school diploma/equivalent

Required Skills

1. Ideal candidate should be a self-starter who is highly motivated, dependable, energetic, and displays professionalism and enthusiasm when representing the company. 
2. Audio editing experience preferred (Ideally some knowledge of Adobe Audition) as well as familiarity with working with digital audio control boards, Comrex/other audio transmission devices, XDS/other satellite receivers.  Knowledge of Salem’s Wide Orbit Automation System is an advantage.
3. Must have good communication and interpersonal skills
4. Must have basic computer skills; typing proficiency is highly preferred
5. Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office  applications
6. Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
7. Must be willing to learn and take coaching/training, as the world of broadcast communications is constantly evolving