Part-Time Board Operator for Townsquare Media Townsquare Media is looking for a hardworking, team-oriented professional that wants to dive into a career in media in an entry-level role. The ideal candidate is an outgoing, reliable, self-starter with a flexible schedule to provide support to multiple departments including, our operations, broadcast, digital, events, and other stations. You'll be an in-studio producer for live programs and events, represent our stations on-site at local events, and connect with listeners, clients, and community leaders as a brand ambassador, and possibly assist our digital department in creating content. This position includes various weekend hours and may include a couple weekday shifts. Hours vary based on business needs.
Responsibilities Operates control board for studios and remote programmingRegulates program timing, operates syndicated programming, and plays commercialsMonitors the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from the master control roomProtects station's license by censoring live programs and deleting words/phrases not permitted on-airProcesses time-out programming for accurate playbackFollows all FCC guidelinesChecks studio equipment for proper functioning and notifies Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting the quality of the broadcastScreens in-coming phone calls and selectively chooses callers for On-Air Talent and talk showsHandles emergency inserts (e.g. news updates, breaking stories, alert system tests)Performs basic office administrative functionsConducts on-site promotions, and handles clients and listenersSets up and runs audio and other types of equipment; hangs banners and other staging elementsRecords events (i.e. photos, videos, audio, and social media measures for station promotions)Sets up, breaks down, and transports promotional event equipment as requiredQualifications Strong desire to grow and learnDrive and enthusiasmPositive attitude and very reliableMust be a self-starter who excels at working independently, with a proven track record of independent judgment and decision makingWillingness to multi-task and work beyond the job descriptionAvailability to work days, nights, and weekendsProject management from start to finish, assuming responsibility and accountability for assignments and tasksEducation: High school degree (required); College degree (preferred)About Us Townsquare is a community-focused digital media, digital marketing solutions and radio company focused outside the Top 50 markets in the U.S. Our assets include Townsquare Interactive, a digital marketing services subscription business providing web sites, search engine optimization, social platforms and online reputation management for approximately 21,900 SMBs; Townsquare IGNITE, a proprietary digital programmatic advertising technology with an in-house demand and data management platform; and Townsquare Media, our portfolio of 357 local terrestrial radio stations in 74 cities with corresponding local news and entertainment websites and apps including legendary brands such as WYRK.com, WJON.com, and NJ101.5.com, along with a network of national music brands including XXLmag.com, TasteofCountry.com, UltimateClassicRock.com and Loudwire.com.
TOWNSQUARE MEDIA BROADCASTING, LLC MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. Townsquare Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Townsquare Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Townsquare Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Townsquare Media's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
