What are the responsibilities and job description for the Board Operator position at Salem Media Group?
Board Operator
ID 3705 Position Type Regular Part-Time Location : Location US-OH-Cleveland
Overview
Have you ever dreamed of working behind the scenes at a radio station? Love microphones, mixers, and the magic of live broadcasts? Salem Media Group Cleveland has an immediate opening for a Board Operator for our four station cluster – and we want you on our team!
Why This Role Rocks:
Flexible Schedule: Work ~10–15 hours per week, 2 days a week — perfect for students, creatives, retired ham operators or anyone who loves radio!
Hands-On Experience: From live board engineering to voice tracking, you’ll get your hands on real equipment and develop your on-air chops.
Extra Perks: Additional opportunities for production work, audio editing, and more — all while learning from seasoned radio pros.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do:
Deliver live on-air weather updates with confidence.
Record voice tracks for other programming
Operate and engineer the live broadcast boards, keeping shows smooth and professional.
Execute station formats to keep our listeners engaged.
Maintain accurate program logs, edit live spots, and handle various production and commercial audio tasks.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
Strong experience with Windows-based computer systems.
College education preferred, but not required — your passion and skill matter most!
Flexibility for overnight shifts and weekends — radio never sleeps, and neither do we.
Proven track record of reliability, attention to detail, and punctuality.
Who You Are:
A tech-savvy audio enthusiast who thrives under pressure.
A dependable, detail-oriented self-starter who loves teamwork.
Excited to work in a fun, fast-paced radio environment.
Benefits
Competitive pay structure based on experience
Access to studio and production time at no cost to you
EEO Statement
Come see how Salem is DIFFERENT and why we’ve been certified as a “Great Place To Work” and as a “Best and Brightest” equal opportunity employer.