The Board Operator is responsible for maintaining quality on-air levels and flow of programs as well as reacting efficiently in the case of automation failure. This is accomplished by monitoring our systems to ensure that everything you hear on-air gets played on time, smoothly, and without any glitches. This role will watch overnight news to alert our listeners in specific markets of any danger in times of crisis. This position is the vanguard of all audio platforms.

What will you do?

• Monitor and make adjustments as needed to the Zetta systems while they are in automation if abnormalities occur.
• Keeps the Automation systems on time as it relates to top of the hour, breaks and running of ID’s.
• Maintains on-air programming in the event of Zetta system failure.
• Answers the studio phone lines, responding to listeners’ questions regarding the station, songs, and requests of information
• Maintains on-air programming in the event of Zeta System failure
• Maintains clean and safe studio by dusting and wiping down counters and equipment as needed.
• Loads voice tracks.
• Enters the top of the hour hooks, newscast and news bites.
• Runs the studio board for newscast with a live news person.
• Runs an EAS Test as needed.
• Recovers missing voice tracks.

What are we looking for?

• High School Diploma Preferred
• Knowledge of equipment used for sound/audio or production of on-air material.
• Radio production background is a plus.
• Proven ability to work through multiple, simultaneous problems in a systematic, logical manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently; meeting performance expectations / ministry goals.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible availability with the ability to work various shifts hours (day, evening, weekends, and overnight)

What can we offer you?

• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform

Why work for Educational Media Foundation, K-LOVE/Air1?

Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a single radio station, EMF today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states and beyond, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its offices in Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA, and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here Mission, Beliefs & Values. 

“As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMF makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status.  However, EMF is also a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), EMF has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith.  Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.”