About this role
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 Minneapolis has an immediate opening for a Board Operator for our four station cluster – and we want you on our team!
Why This Role Rocks:
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Flexible Schedule: Work ~10–15 hours per week, 2-3 days a week — perfect for students, creatives, retired ham operators or anyone who loves broadcast / video operations.
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Hands-On Experience: From live board engineering to voice tracking, you’ll get your hands on real equipment and develop your on-air chops.
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Extra Perks: Additional opportunities for production work, audio editing, and more — all while learning from seasoned radio pros.
Responsibilities
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What You’ll Do:
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Produce live and recorded radio and video programs and podcasts
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Deliver live on-air weather updates with confidence.
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Record voice tracks for other programming
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Operate and engineer the live broadcast boards, keeping shows smooth and professional.
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Execute station formats to keep our listeners engaged.
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Maintain accurate program logs, edit live spots, and handle various production and commercial audio tasks.
Qualifications
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What We’re Looking For:
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Strong experience with Windows-based computer systems.
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College education preferred, but not required — your passion and skill matter most!
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Flexibility for overnight shifts and weekends — radio never sleeps, and neither do we.
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Proven track record of reliability, attention to detail, and punctuality.
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Who You Are:
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A tech-savvy audio enthusiast who thrives under pressure.
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A dependable, detail-oriented self-starter who loves teamwork.
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Excited to work in a fun, fast-paced radio environment.
Benefits
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Competitive pay structure based on experience
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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.