Peru, IL

About Shaw Media:
Shaw Media publishes over 150 titles in Illinois and Iowa. Its holdings currently include websites, newspapers, magazines, radio stations, and a digital marketing services division. Founded in Dixon, Illinois, Shaw Media has been privately owned by the Shaw family since its inception in 1851.

About This Opportunity:
Shaw Local Radio is searching for a part-time Board Operator.  If you are not familiar with board operations, we will train the right candidate. Football season is right around the corner, and we need help to run the radio board during local football games for Streator and Mendota.

Our goal is too super-serve the community through locally focused, locally produced programs from our LaSalle/Peru, IL studios. We are actively involved in our communities, supporting local service organizations, and providing local news, sports, and programming content. You will be expected to represent our stations professionally and enthusiastically. You will become a part of our winning team culture!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Run the radio board during football games this season.
  • Must be able to commit to Friday 6:30pm -11:00pm and stay until finished.
  • Some Saturday hours may be required due to weather.
  • Required text communication with play-by-play announcers.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Skill in control board operation and remote broadcasting is preferred
  • Knowledge of basic FCC rules and regulations
  • Will need to communicate with play-by-play announcers via texting. 

Why Work at Shaw Local Radio
We are a family-owned, people-first business that cares about you, just as much as we value the work you do to build our brands within the communities we serve. As a Shaw Media company, we are a well-established, well-respected leader in our communities.

Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter and resume:

Or mail it to us at:
Shaw Media
Attn: Board Operator Part-time Seasonal
PO Box 250
Crystal Lake, IL 60039

Shaw Media is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug-free Employer
Pre-employment background check and drug screen required
This posting may not include all duties of the position.

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Job Category: Production
Job Type: Part Time
Job Location: Illinois Peru