Producer/Director-Audio Dub Studio at Equal Access (EA)

Equal Access (EA) is an international not for profit organization, headquartered in San Francisco and working throughout Asia, Africa and the Middle East. A communications for social change organization that combines the power of media with community mobilization, Equal Access creates customized communications strategies and outreach solutions that foster peace building and social cohesion, women & girls' empowerment, youth life skills & livelihoods, human rights, health, as well as civic participation and good governance in the developing world.

Equal Access Nigeria seek qualified candidate to fill its vacant position:

Job Title: Producer/Director - Audio Dub Studio (Local Hire)

Location: Kano, Nigeria
Reports to: Studio Manager

Essential Job Functions

• Producer/Director audio dubbing unit is expected to assemble, operate and maintain the scripts and workflow of the production, also to give direction to voice artist in the audio booth as well as to supervises the laying of the sound.
• He or she should be conversant with equipment used to record, amplify, enhance, mix, edit or reproduce sound. Sound man will identify talents to be use for recording.

Specific Duties include:
Production Activities:

• Consulting with head of international programs to determine the sound requirements and characters to be use;
  Selecting artist, allocating roles, adjusting and operating the equipment used for recording; and scripts.
  Applying technical knowledge of visualisation to sound recording to achieve the determined artistic objectives;
  Monitoring the process of audio/sound recording as well as give directives;
  Anticipating and correcting any problems.

Post-production Activities:

• Integrating (synchronisation) of pre-recorded audio (dialogue, sound effects and music) with visual content;
• Re-recording and synchronising audio (post-synching);
• Mixing and balancing speech, effects and music;
• Creating and altering sound effects for use in films, television, etc.

Successful candidate will be required to work alone as a sound operator or could be part of a sound team.

Qualifications/Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Qualities:

• Diploma, OND in Media and Communication or related field
• Good practical skills and knowledge of sound equipment
• An interest in photography, film and video
• Good communication and 'people skills'
• The ability to carry out instructions accurately and with attention to detail
• Calmness under pressure, patience and concentration
• Excellent oral communication skills (English and Hausa Languages)

Application Closing Date
26th September, 2014.

Method of Application
Interested candidates should send a One Page application and CV to: [email protected]

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