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KQED

On-Call Radio Operations Specialist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$39.91 - $49.89/hr

Title: On - Call Radio Operations Specialist Schedule Format - Location: On Site- San Francisco Pay ... Operators daily to build, prep and load recorded breaks. * Monitors and responds to and, where ...

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On-Call Radio Operations Specialist

On-Call Radio Operations Specialist

KQED

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$39.91 - $49.89/hr

Temporary

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Title: On - Call Radio Operations Specialist
Schedule Format - Location: On Site- San Francisco
Pay Information: $39.91 to $49.89 Hourly
The Specialist, Radio Operations, serves as a conduit between the objectives
prescribed by the Executive Director, Radio Programming and Content Innovation Initiatives and the operational activities supplied by the technical staff. This position works directly with the Executive Director to ensure quality broadcast programming and operations. Requires excellent skills in multitasking, organization and time management related to Radio Operations.
KQED envisions a public media organization with a culture that centers on human dignity, equity, and belonging. This will enable us to better serve and reflect the Bay Area through diverse and inclusive storytelling.
We value the contributions of marginalized people in society - including Black, Indigenous, and all people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people - and we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, and we strongly encourage members of these communities to apply.
KQED Code of Ethics https://www.kqed.org/about/code-ethics
The mission that drives us:
KQED provide citizens of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone and engage audiences to share their stories. We help students and teachers thrive in 21st-century classrooms, and take people of all ages on journeys of exploration- exposing them to new people, places and ideas.
This role will work Onsite in KQED's newly renovated headquarters.
Essential Functions:
  • Prepares program log for broadcast using Wide Orbit and Dalet software platforms including promos, Local/NPR funding credits, required weekly tests, features, show segments and other items assigned as needed to ensure broadcast continuity.
  • Communicates daily with Corporate Sponsorship Operations to ensure Programming and underwriting avails are in sync, funding credit copy is accurate, timely and set up properly with pronouncers for daily teleprompter rundowns.
  • Subject matter expert on all things Wide Orbit related.
  • Oversees program changes and information related to FM operations such as recording notes, specials, and any last minute or temporary daily changes to the program log.
  • Manages all station program subscriptions and creates weekly recording/downlink schedule for scheduled NPR/PRX programs and promotional feeds needed by KQED. Scans and prepares the downlink recordings for On Air audio backups.
  • Works with Media manager and Engineering to ensure all satellite downlinks are up to date and effective including HD2 Channel as well as emergency backup systems, procedures and EAS tests.
  • Manages overnight automation by assigning downlinks, assembling audio and instructing the Announcer Operators daily to build, prep and load recorded breaks.
  • Monitors and responds to and, where relevant, disseminates information from DACS (Content Depot/PRX) for a variety of needs not limited to and including program segments, rundowns, promotional, downlink, and fundraising information.
  • Works with Fundraising team to schedule programs for Radio Fund Drives, prepare programming clocks and changes to maximize funding goals and ensure drive continuity.
  • Works with Internal Content teams to set up features and promote cross division work for broadcast.
  • Serves in a representative role for FM Operations to provide context and support for various department initiatives.
  • Maintain and update RDS system to reflect all programming info for accurate HD Radio output.
  • Prepares the monthly FCC Underwriting report for KQED Legal
  • Trains, manages and oversees backup for this role
  • Perform other production, operations, technical and clerical tasks, as assigned.

Physical Demands:
  • Ability to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) pounds;
  • Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry;
  • Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue;
  • Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods;
  • Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach;
  • Fine motor skills;
  • Good visual and auditory acuity.
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as necessary to meet the ongoing needs of this organization.
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