EAST COAST RADIO has a highly exciting opportunity available! We are searching for a Sound Engineer to join our vibrant and dynamic team.
\nThe main purpose of the position is to produce audio for the station inline with brand strategy and clients requirements.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Sound Engineer<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> CONTENT CREATION:<\/strong> CONTENT CREATION MANAGEMENT:<\/strong> Daily:<\/strong> Weekly:<\/strong> General Production:<\/strong> ADMINISTRATION AND REPORTING:<\/strong> Educational Requirements:<\/strong> Skills\/Experience Requirements:<\/strong> Knowledge Requirements:<\/strong> To Apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n Click Here!<\/strong><\/p>\n Application Deadline:<\/strong> 28\/04\/2021<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" EAST COAST RADIO has a highly exciting opportunity available! We are searching for a Sound Engineer to join our vibrant and dynamic team. The main purpose of the position is…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1353,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[97],"tags":[2354],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nLocation:<\/strong> Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> ECRSOUENG01
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Permanent
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\nProduce and manage the sound of the Drive show for the station and related on-air Production. Coordinating; podcasts, supervising Voice artists as well as required presenters. To record and produce content features, interviews and imaging where required for specific shows.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Manage the studio equipment by, checking and testing the equipment, proving feedback to the technical department of any technical issues to support recording activities daily
\n\u2022Manage the recordings by organising all required logistics, coaching of Voice Artist\/Presenter, directing the artist and quality controlling the final product daily.
\n\u2022Load the audio for play out by, finalising the audio by submitting to relevant individual for authorisation and securing authorisation daily
\n\u2022Prepare post campaign analysis by extracting and collating on-air audio into a final product and submitting to relevant individuals as & when required
\n\u2022Oversee the recording session and produce the features, or interviews by agreed deadlines
\n\u2022Ensure the production of the audio is in line with the stations sound
\n\u2022Seek necessary approval before the audio is loaded for play-out
\n\u2022Create and update production elements for content moments (incl. Stagers, Feature Imaging etc) \u2013 Liaise with Station Imager
\n\u2022Refresh show sweeps\/stings quarterly, identifying characteristics of the team \u2013 need to mirror the show DNA (to be updated every 3 months) \u2013 Liaise with Station Imager<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Provide technical input by identifying areas of improvement and engaging with team members to improve quality of output daily
\n\u2022Resolve issues by identifying the problem and identifying solutions
\n\u2022Manage all interviews and features and post show promos for the shows as and when required \u2013 this is usually daily
\n\u2022Ensures all produced material matches the station\u2019s identity and is in line with the personality of the presenter
\n\u2022Keeps abreast of latest production tools and trends in radio production.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Ensure all recorded show material is loaded ahead of the Drive show starting at 4pm.
\n\u2022Produce adhoc material for the show as the Drive show airs, in accordance to the host and executive producer requirements and time frames.
\n\u2022Ensure all post show promos, sweeps and liners are produced by 19h15 to 19h30pm \u2013 any liners\/ sweepers needed by the Drive team to be done for that days flighting.
\n\u2022Produce and\/ or supply beds and stagers to improve on-air moments.
\n\u2022Once the show has started, continually monitor the flow of the show in terms of all the schedules including promos, ads, music, mentions etc; and advise on material.
\n\u2022Record and produce interviews that may happen within or outside of the Drive show airing times. Answer calls and, if necessary, record and edit them;
\n\u2022Record and edit any programme inserts – such as interviews, features or timely inserts or songs – together with the host, suggesting possible questions, topics and directions for the creative.
\n\u2022Be available for the pre or post show meeting with the Programming manager daily and be available for a once every two weeks meeting with the Production Manager<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Produce all show promos including those of a national or direct client as per the requirements from the Production Manager. These promos must be produced and submitted for client approval before airing.
\n\u2022Ensure all weekend post show promos, sweeps and liners are produced by 20h00 for the days flighting.
\n\u2022Ensure all Drive show on-air moments are archived and catalogued for easy reference and submission or client request where necessary
\n\u2022Be available to record off site interviews, stunts or audio necessary for the success of the Drive Show.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Attend to any requests from Executive Producer, Production Manager, Production Coordinator\/Manager, Programming Manager, Sales Manager\/s and the Station General Manager<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Participates as a member of the production team meetings by preparing the relevant input and submitting
\n\u2022Accurate reporting skills
\n\u2022Strong Administrative Skills
\n\u2022Assist by mentoring production intern to improve their production quality, skills & knowledge
\nRequirements<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Grade 12
\n\u2022Diploma\/ Degree in Sound Engineering or similar
\n\u2022Pro Tools certificate
\n\u2022Valid Driver\u2019s License (preferable)<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Good knowledge of production software and latest developments in the field.
\n\u2022At least 2 years recording studio experience, preferably in radio environment
\n\u2022Understanding of radio.
\n\u2022Attention to detail.
\n\u2022Work in high pressure environment with quick turn-around time.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Knowledge of audio software, including Pro Tools
\n\u2022Basic radio and media landscape knowledge
\n\u2022Basic knowledge of Mac computer systems
\n\u2022Full understanding and knowledge of recording studio equipment inclusive of most technologies
\n\u2022Broad general knowledge and general computer literacy (MS Word\/Excel\/PowerPoint\/Outlook)<\/p>\n