Radio Board Operator

Job Description:

The Part-time Production Assistant will support Network programming, through the editing of multiple sources of audio for on air content and operating audio board equipment for live programming.  Additionally, part-time Production Assistants may receive opportunities to assist the production team with developing live, on air, multi-platform content. 

Responsibilities:

  • Edits actualities, play-by-play highlights and audio from ESPN shows across all ESPN platforms.

  • Will make decisions regarding the most relevant audio cuts for ESPN Audio and other ESPN platforms.

  • Expected to have strong general sports knowledge and of all ESPN Audio and ESPN programming.

  • Catalogues all audio edited and distributes the most relevant audio to ESPN Production teams across all platforms. 

  • Expected to load playlists, log commercials, sales and promotional mentions for live, on-air and multi-platform broadcasts.

  • Monitors multi-platform, on-air product for quality control and adherence to industry standards.

  • Expected to complete regularly scheduled technical training sessions.

  • May be asked to assist ESPN Audio producers by generating story ideas, providing research materials for interviews and producing show elements.

  • Will contribute to creative concepts for ESPN Audio and multi-platform content.

  • Will assist ESPN Audio imaging team on promos and/or show production.

  • Work is subject to scrutiny and is closely supervised and reviewed for timeliness, accuracy and adherence to established procedures.

Basic Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 1 year in commercial production and a minimum of 1 year working at a network or local radio facility.

  • Expected to have working knowledge of audio operator board and knowledge of ESPN Audio programming.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 2 years working at a commercially operated, local or network radio facility

Required Education

  • College degree or Equivalent

Compensation

  • The hiring range for this position in California is $37,320.00 – $51,315.00 per year based on a 29 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.  A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. 

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