Job Title

On-Call Board Operator

Department

Programming

Division

KIRO

Position Objective

To be an effective team member and make a full contribution to the success of the station by providing necessary clerical and operations assistance to assure smooth airing of station's pre-recorded and/or automated programming and to answer incoming phone calls in a professional manner.

Position Requirements

•High school education or equivalent.
•One-Two (1-2) years commercial broadcast experience or equivalent.
•Proven ability for accuracy and follow-through.
•Ability to multi-task in high pressure situations.
•Candidates must be reliable, dependable and able to work overnights and flexible hours.
•Ability to understand and execute format philosophy and work with a team of other professionals in creating a distinctive sound;
•Ability to properly operate studio equipment;
•Ability to accept direction and be flexible with changes.
•Ability to work in a fast and concise manner under pressure with demonstrated ability to present live and ad-lib unscripted news reports with continuity, meaning and clarity.
Work on a part-time/on-call basis, with an emphasis on weekend shifts.
Available to work evenings and weekends.
•Be prompt and reliable for every shift.
•Possess experience in the operation of broadcast equipment.
•Possess basic production skills.
•Proven current knowledge of FCC Rules and Regulations.
•Have good attention to detail and work well with on-air deadlines.
•Demonstrate a pleasant telephone manner.
•Develop and maintain effective communication with all co-workers and others during the
performance of assigned duties. Ability to clearly and accurately communicate, receive and
interpret instructions.
•Willing to accept responsibility and work under moderate supervision while resolving varied problems, which require general knowledge of company's policies and procedures.
•Able to work under pressure and effectively handle the stresses of the responsibilities of the position and assure on-air hosts receive material for broadcast on time as the services performed affect company image, clients and the listening audience. Errors may incur financial or time loss.
•Dependable and flexible to perform unscheduled assignments.
•Consistently works hours required. Works more when required to meet deadlines including odd shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, evenings, etc.
•Work in compliance with Company policies and procedures.

•Work effectively in a team environment.
•Maintain positive and cooperative rapport with staff, management, and clients.
•Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.

-Work in compliance with Company policies and procedures.
-Ability to communicate effectively.
-Maintain a positive and cooperative rapport with staff, management and clients.
-Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.

Preferred Qualifications, But Not Required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively.
• Substantial physical movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Lift, move, and carry up to 20 pounds on occasion.
• Ability to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction with good eye and hand coordination.