Board Operator - New Orleans

Job Description

Overview

WWL Radio (105.3FM/870AM) has a rare full time opening for an experienced board operator and studio producer, who will manage on-air content, screen calls, generate digital content for WWL.com, engage with the listener community, and proudly represent WWL while interacting with on-air guests, experts and officials.

Responsibilities

Candidates should have experience operating a studio console and running live entertainment programming, should be proficient in computer assisted broadcast programs, social media, and have strong writing skills.

Your daily responsibilities will include:
• Operating the control board for live programming.
• Operating other broadcast equipment - switchers, emergency alert systems, etc.
• Screening listener phone calls and connecting subjects of scheduled interviews.
• Editing, uploading and labeling on-demand audio (podcasts).
• Assisting show hosts with programming-related needs.
• Coordinating with news and digital departments as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications
• It is essential that you are dependable, flexible, friendly, and a real team player.
• We're looking for a self-motivated person who can flourish in a supporting role with a variety of host personalities, is an excellent communicator, collaborative problem solver, eager news consumer, and is cool under high-pressure, dynamic environments like breaking news, major events and serious weather situations.
• A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of the applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.

Vaccination Requirements

To help promote and ensure the safety of all of our employees and the communities we serve, we require all incoming employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination, which will be kept confidential. If you are not vaccinated, or partially vaccinated currently, but willing to become fully vaccinated, we invite you to still apply.

Audacy is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all and we recognize that some individuals may have a sincerely held religious belief as it pertains to the practice of immunization or a medical disability which may prevent them from becoming vaccinated. Individuals who cannot be fully vaccinated due to a sincere religious belief or medical disability may request an accommodation. We request that you refrain from discussing religious beliefs or medical conditions during the interview process. If you believe you need an accommodation, you will have an opportunity to submit your request during the interview process. All requests for accommodation will remain confidential and reviewed by selected individuals within the HR department. We cannot guarantee that all requests for accommodation will be granted. Please refer to our EEO policy and statement below.

Responsibilities:

Candidates should have experience operating a studio console and running live entertainment programming, should be proficient in computer assisted broadcast programs, social media, and have strong writing skills.

Your daily responsibilities will include:
- Operating the control board for live programming.
- Operating other broadcast equipment - switchers, emergency alert systems, etc.
- Screening listener phone calls and connecting subjects of scheduled interviews.
- Editing, uploading and labeling on-demand audio (podcasts).
- Assisting show hosts with programming-related needs.
- Coordinating with news and digital departments as needed.
- Additional duties as assigned.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnvee1-3-141-30-162-42 in your application.