Audio Technician-MultiChoice Group

Purpose of the Position:
The Audio Technician is required to set-up, test, and maintain complex audio equipment with limited supervision on productions, within strict deadlines required in live productions. The Technician is assigned to specific productions by the audio engineer.
Key Performance Objectives
Tasks
Technical Operations
Configure, maintain and operate commentary systems, (Glen Sound)
Working knowledge of SD / HD video distribution
Place microphones to ensure quality sound recordings.
Deploy and coordinate radio microphone (Sennheiser and Shure systems) to maximise sound quality.
Distribute and receive audio feeds from external suppliers
Use common communication systems when appropriate on production set. Distribute AES 3 and MADI audio flows
Equipment Maintenance
Execute audio rigs within health and safety regulations
Execute maintenance on all audio equipment and cables

Preform first line repairs to all audio equipment
Conduct fault finding processes on the production set and action appropriately.
Give a full written report of damaged equipment for repair purposes to the Manager Audio Operations.
Ensure equipment is reported to the Audio Engineer for repairs with a full technical report for quick repair turnaround when unable to correct fault.
Report all audio equipment that is not at 100% operation performance to Audio Engineer and Audio Operations.

Crew Management
Ensure you have talent assigned ready to deliver a live broadcast
Inform audio engineer of all planned leave in advance
Manage bashers when rigging and de-rigging
Future Planning
Identify and gather knowledge of developments in the audio industry which will impact on the way Production Operation improves delivery.

Qualifications Essentials:
Diploma in Television Broadcasting/ Media Studies
Drivers’ License EB

Qualifications Preferred:
Degree in Audio Engineering an advantage
A+ and N+ certification will be an advantage

Experience
A minimum of 3 to 5 years audio experience in a live television environment, preferably in outside broadcast
Mixing experience in live sport
Strong knowledge of common sporting codes in South Africa
Broadcast Audio Equipment knowledge
Ability to manage and lead an audio team
Technical Competencies (List the key technical competencies)
Audio Mixing
Basic electronics
Strong PC knowledge where A+ / N+ certification will be an advantage
Reporting
Project Management
Ability to follow detailed instructions to deliver high standards to the audio engineer.
Behavioral Competencies (List the key behavioral competencies)
Accountability
Teamwork
Delegation
Interpersonal Support
Perseverance
Motivating
Prioritisation
Analytical Thinking

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