Board operator

CUMULUS MEDIA Ann Arbor is looking for a dynamic PT Board Operator for WQKL-FM Ann Arbor's 107one. This is weekend and fill-in position both live and voice tracked.

We're looking for musicologists who want to share their music knowledge and experience with the listener.

Who We Are : WQKL-FM Ann Arbor's 107one is widely known as being the soundtrack of a vibrant and exciting Big 10 college town.

We merge Triple A with curated content and unique personalities to create a listening experience that's truly different.

CUMULUS MEDIA ANN ARBOR, MI is looking for a dynamic part-time on-air personality and board operator for WQKL-FM Ann Arbor's 107one (Triple A).

The right candidate will become a member of our award-winning broadcast team as an on-air personality and board operator delivering both live and voice tracked shows.

Responsibilities include hosting or co-hosting shows that generate ratings by being entertaining, informative, community oriented and forwarding the brand.

Must have a deep understanding of how to go beyond the latest news, headlines, and events to craft an entertaining and unique product.

The candidate should be able to plan and produce a quality show, through creative ideas, segments, celebrity interviews and production elements.

Daily commercial production is required. As an ambassador for Cumulus, participation in station and client events / remotes, connecting with the community and our listeners, building a relationship with clients through the sales team and networking within the market are paramount.

Candidates must have unparalleled passion, worth ethic and drive.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce a compelling radio show by using creativity, imagination and exercise of independent professional judgment in writing, producing, interviewing, taping or broadcasting on-air content
• Great with phones / interacting with callers, interviewing artists / guests and hosting live events
• Daily social media engagement; website and digital content generation
• Participates in station Programming, Promotions, and Sales meetings and events
• Assist in production and imaging of the station
• Live Broadcasts and station appearances, whether paid of unpaid
• Commercial Production; create killer endorsement ads - both on air and online - for mutually agreed upon products
• Voice other commercials as assigned
• Handles emergency news / weather in show; on call for weather disasters / breaking news
• Ensures logged commercials, promotions, sweepers and any other programming element essential to the station's operations are aired
• Performs additional duties in small stations, such as production, assisting program director or music director, operating radio transmitter or writing advertising copy.

Plays music as specified by music director and music log

Protect station's license

Job Requirements

All applicants are required to upload an air-check for this role. Please paste the audio file and save with name format Lastname.

Audio. This will be an additional step regarding this application process. All audio files should be emailed separately to

programming@annarbors107one.com

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, Sound Forge, Reaper, 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

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 solution
• 401K with company match to plan for the long-term

For immediate consideration, please visit

https : / / cumulusmedia.jobs.net /

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

https : / / www.cumulusmedia.com /

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

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Last updated : 2024-05-14