Equal Access Nigeria (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, EA manage the production for AREWA24, the first free-to-air, Hausa language entertainment and lifestyle satellite television channel produced by and for northern Nigerians and devoted entirely to the Hausa speaking peoples of Nigeria, West Africa and around the world.
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.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Studio Soundman
Job ID: #984696
Location: Kano
Essential Job Functions
- Soundman is expected to assemble, operate and maintain the technical equipment used to record, amplify, enhance, mix or reproduce sound on location, within Studio or audio dubbing suite settings.
- Sound man will identify the sound requirements for a given task or situation and perform the appropriate actions to produce this sound.
Specific Duties Involve
Production activities:
- Consulting with producers/Directors and performers to determine the sound requirements;
- Selecting, positioning, adjusting and operating the equipment used for amplification and Recording on location, in the studio or in the dubbing suite;
- Applying technical knowledge of sound recording equipment to achieve the determined artistic objectives;
- Monitoring audio signals to detect sound-quality deviations or malfunctions;
- Using the mixer to achieve the optimum sound levels for each situation
- Operating the software based recording system in the audio dubbing suite
- Filling in the necessary quality assurance forms at the end of each shoot
- Maintaining and cleaning all audio equipment and ensuring that the batteries are good for use
- 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.
- Any other duties assigned by supervisor
Knowledge and Experience
- Diploma, OND in Media and Communication or related field
- Good practical skills and knowledge of sound equipment i.e. Sound Mixer, Radio & Boom Microphones.
- At least 3 years work experience in a structured media organization
- 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
Application Closing Date
20th July, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application /cover letter, updated CV to:
[email protected] The position being applied for should be clearly stated on the application.