Board Operator
21 days ago
New York
Job Description Position Overview: HOT 97 (WQHT-FM), New York’s leading Hip Hop station is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Board Operator to join our on-air team. The Board Operator is responsible for running the control board during live and pre-recorded shows, ensuring smooth technical execution, and supporting talent and producers during broadcasts across both brands. This role requires strong technical skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced live environment, and a high level of accuracy and professionalism. Key Responsibilities: • Operate the audio control board for live and recorded programming, • Ensure music logs, commercials, and imaging are played back according to the daily log, • Ensure proper levels, transitions, and sound quality on-air, • Coordinate with producers, hosts, and engineering to maintain broadcast flow, • Manage phone systems for live call-ins and remote guests, • Record and edit audio as needed, • Monitor FCC compliance and ensure all station policies are followed, • Troubleshoot minor technical issues during broadcasts, • Prior experience operating a control board in a radio station preferred, • Familiarity with radio automation systems (Zetta, VoxPro, etc.) is a plus, • Strong understanding of broadcast equipment and audio levels, • Ability to stay calm and focused during live broadcasts, • Excellent communication and teamwork skills