Board Operator, Music Programming
Description
- Receives daily assignments from Director Music Programming Operations or Manager Music Programming Operations and Program Director.
- Gains an understanding of the music scheduling software and automation system.
- Properly enters song information and non-music elements into music scheduling software maintaining required BMI/ASCAP and RIAA data, in addition to generating reports as required.
- Maintenance of Music Master library; including necessary attribute coding and royalties related song information.
- Develops an understanding of and perform audio editing, fades and inserting correct digital markers that sound the most appealing based on music/content selection and channel genre.
- Loads audio elements into music automation system.
- Pulls listeners requests and calls from electronic webmail.
- Ensures on-air hosts receive daily music logs and updated talent schedules generated from music scheduling software.
- Monitors assigned specialty programming for content and technical quality control; verifying accurate start time of program(s) and prepares programming for On Demand.
- Serves as a In Studio Producer, ensuring that live broadcasts air smoothly by maintaining proper audio levels, firing elements at proper times, troubleshooting technical issues under pressure.
- May assist Program Director with writing station sweepers, imaging, promos and selecting specific music.
- May write, obtain/record, schedule and archive Artist IDs and Interviews.
- May research, edit and disseminate show prep materials and line copy to on-air talent.
- Assists with the coordination of music projects by compiling research data, and learns how to interpret data.
- May participate in music meetings – may monitor format charts, trade journals and music sales figures to be as knowledgeable as possible about assigned format(s).
- May screens incoming calls and messages and selectively choose callers and messages to go on-air, for the purpose of enhancing program content.
- May act as liaison to music artists during celebrity visits and communicates with music labels, as directed by management.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- At least 6-12 months of music programming related experience at a satellite, traditional commercial, and/or college radio station.
- Strong interest in learning all aspects of music programming and a desire to grow into a Program Director position.
- Strong interest in music and pop culture.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, supporting colleagues and sharing audio material.
- Ability to multi-task and shift priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well with and manage several different personalities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to details.
- Ability to be flexible and professional under pressure and deadlines.
- Self-motivated and proactive.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Must have legal right to work in the U.S.
- Microsoft Office required, with an emphasis on Excel.
- Music Master, Zetta and Adobe Audition.
- Operating a broadcast console.
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