Job Description

iHeartMedia Markets

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The audio revolution is here \xe2\x80\x93 and iHeart is leading it! From broadcast radio to digital streaming radio to podcasting, audio continues to grow \xe2\x80\x93 and iHeart, which reaches 90% of Americans every month, is the #1 audio company in America across every one of those platforms. We\xe2\x80\x99re the home of many of the country\xe2\x80\x99s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers; we build important connections with hundreds of communities across America; we create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America; and 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. Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia.

If you\xe2\x80\x99re excited about this role but don\xe2\x80\x99t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

What We Need:
We\xe2\x80\x99re seeking a Board Operator to provide programming and control board support for live and networks programs.

What You\'ll Do:
Operate audio console and oversee statin operations for 9pm to 5am, Sunday-Thursday

Operate control board for local and network programs

Regulate program timing, operate syndicated programming, and play commercials

Working with news department to monitor and initiate severe weather or breaking news coverage, when warranted,

Monitor the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room

Support off-air commercial production, dubbing music to hard disk and programming automation computers

Protect station\xe2\x80\x99s license by censoring live programs and deleting words/phrases not permitted on air

Execute playlists for server, tape, or simulcast programming

Assist with adjusting signal and programming content to ensure transmission meets federally mandated broadcast standards

Process time-out programming for accurate play back

Monitor and update weather, traffic and news reports into automation equipment

Check studio equipment for proper functioning and notify Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting quality of the broadcast

Screen in-coming phone calls and selectively choose callers for On-Air Talent and talk shows

Handle emergency inserts (e.g. news updates, breaking stories, alert system tests, etc.)

What You\'ll Need:
Ability to master our digital on-air system, NexGEN

Previous experience in a related role and/or technical training is helpful but not required.

Experience with Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint

Ability to master digital audio editing using Adobe Audition

Experience in digital audio editing, digital content management, podcasts, or related experience is also helpful

What You\'ll Bring:
Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return

Ability to work within standardized procedures and an understanding of when to escalate

Skills to solve straightforward problems using established procedures

Close attention to detail, following up until issues are resolved

Common courtesy when communicating with coworkers and outside contacts

Location:
Des Moines, IA: 2141 Grand Ave, 50312

Position Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Type:
Hourly

Benefits:
iHeartMedia\xe2\x80\x99s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options

Company provided and supplemental life insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing

A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community

A 401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost \xe2\x80\x93 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!

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.

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