Join the family at AM 570 & 102.3 FM The Mission/WMCA and AM 970 The Answer/WNYM. As a PT Control Room Operator, you steer the ship of our programming on both stations. You will be overseeing programs, both live and pre-recorded and ensuring our stations are running effectively.

Have you ever wanted to get your foot in the door of the #1 radio market?

This is a technical position with a lot of moving parts all made possible by your pivotal role.  This is an entry-level, hands-on position that is crucial to both stations.

We offer full training to ensure your skills will be effective in the #1 radio market.

Hours: Possible Shifts: 6a-2p / 2p-10p / 10p-6a – Mon – Fri / Sat & Sun

Responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing programming for timing on AM 570 & 102.3 FM The Mission / AM 970 The Answer
• Downloading programs via FTP and websites and loading programs into WideOrbit and audio editing with Adobe Audition, Audacity
• Ensuring all spots, and programs play at their contracted times – and adding filler spots and shows as needed
• Conducting EAS tests, troubleshooting any off-air situations
• Comfortable dealing with Clients, Air Talent, and all Station Personnel
• Assisting other departments such as Production, by engineering pre-recorded and live shows, editing, voicing commercials and posting of podcasts – assembling Best Of’s and other necessary tasks for station needs – such as assisting Promotions with station events
• Running board for live studio programs and call screening as needed
• Other duties as required depending on station needs

Pay Range of $16 - $18/hour is the expected salary for this position.

Opportunities to grow within the cluster also available – such as assisting the Salem Radio Network and the Salem News Channel. 

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.