Senior Sound Operator

Effective and efficient planning, obtaining, setting up, testing and operating sound equipment during TV productions in order to contribute to effective broadcasting, Check the working order of equipment and cables and report faults for repairs, to ensure proper working order of all sound equipment utilised in an OB unit

Perform first line equipment maintenance or immediately report faulty equipment to OB technician and sound crew leader.

Correct recording and mixing of sound, monitoring and controlling the quality of the sound mix to ensure optimal sound quality for different productions

Stand in for the Principal Sound Operator when he is away from work.

Liaise with Principal Sound Operator, Unit Supervisor and customers in order to deliver required output

Mentoring of junior operators

Be up-to-date with mixing in a digital audio domain, for mono, stereo and surround sound

Perform trouble shooting and emergency procedures quickly and effectively

Rigging and patching of cables and equipment as per production requirements

Be responsible for the rigging and de-rigging of equipment

Be responsible for the safe keeping of equipment during productions and ensure their safe return to OB base

Keep up to date with the latest audio technological and operational advances

Be able to work independently or as part of a team

Participate in performance management as part of your job requirement

Minimum requirements

Grade 12 plus Sound Engineering Diploma.

3 years' experience as a sound operator in outside broadcast sound operations

Must pass the fitness for work certification

Code EB (old code 08) driver's licence.

Must be willing to work long hours and be away from home for extended periods, especially over weekends.

Computer Proficiency

Good interpersonal communication skills

Excellent problem Solving Skills

Computer Proficiency

Excellent customer service

Must be able to work in physically demanding conditions.

Must be physically fit and able to carry equipment

Technical Competencies

Advanced understanding of equipment & facilities within broadcasting production environment (e.g. Dolby-E, embedded audio)

Safe handling of fragile audio equipment

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