Sound Engineer

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.