Board Operator

Who We Are:

Colorado Public Radio is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that produces meaningful news, music, and cultural experiences to everyone in Colorado using the power of the human voice in all its forms. 100 percent of CPR’s funds come from the private support of listeners, businesses and foundations. For more information, visit www.cpr.org.

• CPR News delivers in-depth, insightful and impartial news and information from around the world, across the nation and throughout Colorado, examining its relevance to our state and connecting it to our community.

• CPR Classical takes listeners on an in-depth exploration of thoughtfully curated music – with an emphasis on Colorado’s classical community – providing context to a broad range of meaningful and compelling works from past to present.

• Indie 102.3 takes listeners inside the world of new and independent music – exposing them to up-and-coming artists and highlighting Colorado’s local music scene.

• Denverite is an online news source dedicated to Denver's curious and concerned.

• KRCC is a public radio station in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving Southern Colorado. KRCC is operated by Colorado Public Radio in partnership with Colorado College.

Our values inspire, inform and guide our everyday actions. They serve as a set of expectations and a promise we make to ourselves, our partners and audiences.

• Creative • Curious • Ethical • Inclusive • Respectful

At Colorado Public Radio we are committed to cultivating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workplace that helps us represent the voices of the communities within Colorado. We highly encourage individuals with unique contributions such as ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, nation of origin, age, language, veteran status, color, religion, disability and sexual orientation to apply to our openings. CPR is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team.

Colorado Public Radio (CPR) is seeking a Board Operator.

About the Position:

The Board Operator performs a range of audio production and engineering tasks, including live board operation, studio recording, audio editing and mixing, podcast and program assembly, field recording, and technical support for live and offsite events. You work closely with hosts, reporters, producers, editors, and other newsroom staff to ensure audio meets CPR’s technical and editorial standards. You also assist with the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of audio equipment and systems. As an entry-level member of the audio team, you work alongside Broadcast Sound Engineers and receive their guidance and oversight when supporting offsite events and more complex productions.

The new hire is expected to reside in the greater Denver metro area upon starting - this is not a remote position. However, a hybrid schedule is available that requires a minimum of 3 days in the office each week (Tues - Thurs).

About You:

Providing accurate, high-quality audio for on-air programming matters to you, and you take pride in delivering reliable service to others. You have strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues while staying calm and effective under pressure. You’re highly organized, manage your time well, and work comfortably in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

You bring strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn new systems and tools, and a collaborative approach to your work. You value teamwork, communicate openly, and are willing to step in where needed. You approach the work with humility, are comfortable asking questions, and are receptive to feedback and coaching. You’re motivated to keep learning, strengthen your skills, and apply guidance from more experienced team members to your work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience operating a board in a live or recorded broadcast environment.

• Knowledge of audio production, audio consoles, digital audio workstations, and other related hardware and software.

• Experience monitoring audio quality and troubleshooting basic technical issues in a live or recorded production environment.

• Punctual and able to manage time effectively in a time-sensitive broadcast environment.

• Strong attention to details and organizational skills.

• Open to feedback and coaching, comfortable asking questions, and committed to continuous learning and growth.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.

• Sufficient hearing to monitor and assess audio quality and sufficient vision to read broadcast equipment displays, controls, and components.

Education Equivalency:

• A fully relatable bachelor’s or master’s degree may replace some (not all) of the required years of experience needed to qualify for the position, but is not required for the role.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification listed, we’re interested in candidates who can bring unique skills, perspectives, and experiences to the role. At Colorado Public Radio, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this or other roles with us.

Benefits:

Colorado Public Radio is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our culture of caring. Our employees have access to: 100 percent employer paid individual health, life, and disability coverage; an outstanding paid family medical leave policy plus paid holidays and a very generous sick, vacation, and personal time off plan; voluntary offerings such as vision and dental; a competitive retirement plan match with no waiting or vesting periods; flexible schedules; engagement and development opportunities; and a casual atmosphere.

Position Information:

Position Type: Full-time

Hiring Range: Grade 15, $25.69 - $32.12

Structure Title: Associate Analyst, Board Operation

Starting Pay: based on experience

Application Requirements:

Click here to apply. Please upload a resume and answer all application questions.

Application Deadline: This position was posted on October 20th. While we sometimes keep our roles open for 30 days, we recommend you apply as soon as possible as the posting may close before November 20th if we have a strong candidate pool.

Incomplete Applications will not be considered.

At Colorado Public Radio we are committed to cultivating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workplace that helps us represent the voices of the communities within Colorado. We highly encourage candidates with unique contributions such as ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, nation of origin, age, language, veteran status, color, religion, disability and sexual orientation to apply to our openings. CPR is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.