About the Role
As a Board Operator, you are a critical part of iHeartMedia's mission to connect, comfort, and inspire through audio. Your precision and professionalism ensure that broadcasts run smoothly and sound great, reaching millions of listeners with clarity and impact. You are essential in fulfilling our promise to be there for our listeners.
Responsibilities
- Operate broadcast console and studio equipment during live and pre-recorded shows.
- Monitor on-air programming for quality, timing, and compliance with FCC regulations.
- Coordinate with talent, producers, and traffic teams for smooth transitions and accurate commercial placement.
- Troubleshoot technical issues in real time and escalate as needed.
- Record, edit, and load audio content for playback using automation systems.
- Maintain logs and documentation for regulatory and internal compliance.
- Support remote broadcasts and live events as needed.
Requirements
- Must have a flexible schedule.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Skills
- Strong technical aptitude and familiarity with broadcast equipment and automation systems (e.g., NexGen, Adobe Audition).
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Board operation and FCC compliance.
- Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return.
- Full proficiency and understanding of job function.
- Open communication with colleagues and direct reports that encourages collaboration and team consensus.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Efficiency with independent work under minimal guidance.
- Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness.
- Professional communication that stresses diplomacy, empathy and patience.
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Part time
- Hourly
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Relevant certifications or coursework a plus
Salary/Compensations
- $34.60 - $43.245
Benefits
- Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options (employees meeting ACA measurement)
- A 401K plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
- A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!
About the Company
- The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month.
- We have more #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined.
- We’re the largest podcast publisher.
- iHeart is the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers.
- We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour.
- iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America.
- Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service.
- We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale.
- As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option.
- Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity.
- Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.
- Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!
- At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!
- Visit iHeartMedia.com to learn more about us.
Equal Opportunity
- The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
- Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.
- Our organization participates in E-Verify.
