Sound Engineer
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KEY ROLES:
- Set up, test and operate OB audio systems.
- Mix programme, commentary, interviews, crowd/FX, music and playback audio.
- Set up and manage commentary, interview. ambience and effects microphones.
- Manage audio routing, patching, signal levels and distribution.
- Conduct sound checks, line checks and pre-broadcast audio tests.
- Identify and resolve audio and equipment faults during live transmission.
- Coordinate audio requirements with Director, Producer, TD, EVS, Camera, Engineering and Production teams.
- Maintain, troubleshoot and report faults on audio equipment.
- Prepare audio plans, patch lists and production checklists.
- Support OB equipment setup, breakdown and safe handling.
- Ensure compliance with broadcast audio standards and production requirements.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Degree or Diploma in Sound Engineering. Audio Engineering. Broadcast Technology or a related field.
- At least 2 years' relevant experience, preferably in television, Outside Broadcasting (OB), radio or media production.
- Strong technical skills in live OB audio mixing, digital broadcast consoles, audio routing, patching. microphones and wireless/RF systems
- Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve audio and equipment faults during live production.
- Strong teamwork, communication and attention to detail, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight production deadline
- Broadcast loudness and level management *Digital audio systems and networking
PERSONSAL ATTRIBUTES
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities -Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines -Reliable and accountable in handling equipment and assigned responsibilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.