R1 Board Operator
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Urban1
Indianapolis, IN, US
Summary
The board operator is responsible for managing radio station control board equipment and ensuring all programming and commercial elements air correctly. They must also perform required Emergency Alert System tests and adhere to all FCC regulations.
Job Description
OVERVIEW:
The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Forty years, 13 markets, and 70+ stations later, we are an urban media empire, spanning multiple media platforms. We are in your ears with Reach Media/Radio One, on your televisions with TV One, and may even be the name behind your favorite website, with our digital platform Interactive One. Information is power, and our mission here at Radio One, Inc. is simple – to be the most trusted media source in the African American community. At Radio One, we pride ourselves on hiring people who are dedicated and continue to challenge the norm, while embracing a corporate culture built on creativity and passion. We are our employees’ biggest fans, and it is our daily mission to attract, develop, and retain the brightest stars in the business.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate radio station control board and all studio equipment as directed
- Follow programming and commercial logs and ensure all elements air properly
- Perform all Emergency Alert System (EAS) tests as required
- Perform other tasks necessary for the successful broadcast of radio programs
- Adhere to all applicable laws and FCC regulations
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Excellent organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and effectively manage time
- Self-starter, with the ability to take and follow direction
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with the station’s clients and listeners
- Can work well independently and as an integral part of the team
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, and lift/move up to 50 lbs
- Submit to a criminal background check
- Legal right to work in the United States
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Six months of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays
We are the largest distributor of urban content in the country. For more than 40 years, Urban One has been the leading voice speaking to Black America. First, as the largest local urban radio network. Then, as the largest syndicator of urban programming. Yes, we can even claim our position as the largest African American owned television network and distributor of digital urban content. Our brands are unsurpassed. Our content is relevant. Our reach is unparalleled. No other multi-media company reaches 82% of Black America. We proudly wear our banner and lift our voice as we “Represent Black Culture” boldly, courageously and unapologetically. In every medium, TV One, Radio One, Reach Media, CLEO TV, iOne Digital and One Solution, we create content that REPRESENTS a people whose impact has touched every fiber of American life. That’s what makes us experts. We are creators and distributors. We are developers and executors. We provide solutions to advertisers seeking a deeper customer engagement. And we are the answer for urban enthusiasts wanting content to satisfy their mind, body and spirit.
Founded
1980
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Silver Spring, MD
We are the largest distributor of urban content in the country. For more than 40 years, Urban One has been the leading voice speaking to Black America. First, as the largest local urban radio network. Then, as the largest syndicator of urban programming. Yes, we can even claim our position as the largest African American owned television network and distributor of digital urban content. Our brands are unsurpassed. Our content is relevant. Our reach is unparalleled. No other multi-media company reaches 82% of Black America. We proudly wear our banner and lift our voice as we “Represent Black Culture” boldly, courageously and unapologetically. In every medium, TV One, Radio One, Reach Media, CLEO TV, iOne Digital and One Solution, we create content that REPRESENTS a people whose impact has touched every fiber of American life. That’s what makes us experts. We are creators and distributors. We are developers and executors. We provide solutions to advertisers seeking a deeper customer engagement. And we are the answer for urban enthusiasts wanting content to satisfy their mind, body and spirit.
Founded
1980
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Silver Spring, MD