Job Position:         Production Assistant 

Department:         Production

Reports to:            Productions Manager            

FLSA:                    Non-Exempt

Status:                   Full-time                                          

Work Location:   Indianapolis

OVERVIEW:

The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Forty years, 13 markets, and 70+ stations later, we are an urban media empire, spanning multiple media platforms. We are in your ears with Reach Media/Radio One, on your televisions with TV One, and may even be the name behind your favorite website, with our digital platform Interactive One. Information is power, and our mission here at Radio One, Inc. is simple – to be the most trusted media source in the African American community. At Radio One, we pride ourselves on hiring people who are dedicated and continue to challenge the norm, while embracing a corporate culture built on creativity and passion. We are our employees’ biggest fans, and it is our daily mission to attract, develop, and retain the brightest stars in the business.  

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Assists supervisor with coordination of traffic department and sales staff to expedite radio commercials and rotation of commercials according to the specifications requested by client and/or sales department.

·       Prepares the system for proper placement of commercials.

·       Calls clients and plays commercials for approval.

·       Files and organizes copy.

·       Performs additional duties in small stations, such as fill-in for on-air personality.  

·       Board operator for two hour public affairs show

·       Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

·       Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

·       Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

·       Ability to operate a reel-to-reel tape recorder, audio-processing equipment (digital or analog), and a computer for general office functionality.

·       Must be able to must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

·       Must be able to work in moderate to loud environments

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Two years of production experience

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. The company reserves to modify duties and this job description without advance notice.  This position is at-will unless otherwise issued a fully executed agreement. We are Equal Opportunity Employer, are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture, and that your team does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.