What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Board Operator/Sports Play-by-Play Announcer position at Connoisseur Media?
Are you passionate about sports and radio, and ready to be part of the magic behind the mic? Alpha Media in Columbus, Nebraska, is on the hunt for a part-time Board Operator/Sports Play-by-Play Announcer to help bring the sound to life on our iconic stations: KZ-100, KZEN (FM), Clear 101 KLIR (FM), and The Hawk, KKOT (FM).
This is your chance to get hands-on experience in live broadcasting! We’re looking for a reliable, enthusiastic team player who’s flexible with their schedule—weekends and nights are a must, as well as extra shifts that may arise.
We’re looking for someone who lives and breathes radio—someone ready to jump behind the mic, bring local sports to life, and connect with our community every single day. If you’ve got at least one year of on-air experience and a love for juggling multiple roles—from writing and delivering sports news to producing engaging audio and hosting on-location broadcasts—we want to meet you!
- Operate the on-air console and audio controls.
- Monitor station transmitters.
- Run ball games and commercials.
- Accurately log discrepancies.
- Maintain studio equipment and logs.
- Broadcast live from remote locations and events.
- Play-by-play of area local sports teams.
- Understand the procedures to follow in case of a computer crash or loss of broadcast signal.
- Communicate with the station Program Director in the event of any concerns, issues, or problems with the broadcast.
- Ability to interact with management and staff at all levels.
- Proficient in running radio automation systems.
- Previous experience in commercial or non-commercial broadcast media.
- Experience operating automation systems.
- Experience running radio automation systems, such as Marketron.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for full-time and part-time employees and all household members at no cost.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer matching.
- Double Pay when required to work on a holiday.
- Sick Leave Pay when required by state law.
- Alpha Cares – paid volunteer hours.
- Pet adoption subsidy.