Tasks
Technical Operations
Configure, maintain and operate commentary systems
Working knowledge of SD / HD video distribution
Place microphones to ensure quality sound.
Deploy and coordinate radio microphone to maximise sound quality.
Distribute and receive audio feeds from external suppliers
Use common communication systems when appropriate on production set. Distribute AES 3, MADI, Dante and AES 67audio flows
Mixing general OB productions
Equipment Maintenance
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.
Planning for future productions in advance
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.
Qualifications Essentials:
Diploma in Audio Engineering
Dante Level 2 certified
Drivers’ License EB
Qualifications Preferred:
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
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