Job Description

Part-Time Board Operator – KFYO

*This position requires you to work in-office and on-site as needed. *

Launch Your Career in Local Media:

Are you interested in hands-on experience in commercial radio? KFYO is seeking a LIVE morning show producer who will run the board for and contribute to the overall success of our morning show, Sunrise L-B-K! As the news and talk of West Texas for nearly a century, KFYO is a generational station that many in Lubbock and beyond have relied on since 1927.

Sunrise L-B-K is a 2-hour program that runs from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. every weekday on KFYO — a Townsquare Media station. From automotive news and local headlines to which co-host has a bigger obsession with cats, Sunrise L-B-K with Tom Collins and Matt Crow is the perfect show when starting your day in The Hub City!

Why Townsquare Media?

Townsquare is a media, entertainment, and digital marketing solutions company dedicated to serving small and mid-sized markets across the U.S. We own and operate 354 radio stations and more than 400 local websites across 74 markets—including trusted Lubbock stations.

We combine the power of local media with best-in-class digital solutions to help businesses grow—offering everything from broadcast and digital advertising to SEO, web design, and programmatic marketing.

What You’ll Do:

As a Part-Time Board Operator, you’ll support daily broadcast operations and live events while helping protect the quality and integrity of our stations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating control boards for in-studio and remote programming
• Regulating program timing, playing commercials, and running syndicated content
• Monitoring the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming
• Protecting the station’s license by following FCC guidelines and censoring prohibited content when necessary
• Processing time-out programming to ensure accurate playback
• Identifying and reporting technical issues to Engineering to maintain broadcast quality
• Screening incoming phone calls and selecting callers for on-air talent and talk shows
• Handling emergency inserts such as breaking news, alerts, and system tests
• Assisting with basic administrative and operational tasks as needed
• Representing the station at on-site promotions, live remotes, and community events
• Setting up, operating, and breaking down audio and promotional equipment
• Recording live events through photos, video, audio, and social content for station promotions
• Transporting and handling promotional materials and event equipment
• The morning show producer should not be treated as a summer job and is not a temporary position. KFYO producers are relied upon to be the captains of each live show! Of course, having fun while doing it is a must

What You’ll Bring:

• Must be located full-time in Lubbock, and able to be at the station each day by 6AM CST at the latest
• Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and varying shifts based on business needs - preferably available to work 2-hour shifts on weekends for board-operating high school sports games and station remotes
• Strong desire to learn, grow, and build a career in media
• Positive attitude, reliability, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment
• Comfort multitasking and taking on responsibilities beyond a single job function
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, owning tasks from start to finish
• Willingness to talk to the hosts live on air at any point during the show
• Polished communication skills, respectfully answering phone calls in a timely manner
• Proficient with NexGen automation software (preferred)
• High School Diploma (required); college coursework or BA/BS degree (preferred)
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and vehicle (required)

What’s In It for You?

This role offers hands-on experience and a path to growth within Townsquare:

• Pay rate: $9 per hour
• Real-world experience in radio, digital media, and live events
• Training alongside experienced broadcast and operations professionals
• Opportunities to build skills across multiple departments
• A collaborative, fast-paced, and supportive team environment
• Flexible, part-time scheduling
• A foot-in-the-door opportunity with a leading multi-media organization

TOWNSQUARE MEDIA BROADCASTING, LLC MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S.

Townsquare Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Townsquare Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Townsquare Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Townsquare Media’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.