Audio Visual Imaging Producer

South African Broadcasting Corporation; Durban North; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A national broadcasting organization seeks an Audio Visual Imaging Producer in Durban North. The role involves conceptualizing and producing quality multimedia content aligned with campaign strategies. Ideal candidates will have a National Diploma in Sound Engineering, at least 4 years of experience in broadcasting, and proficiency in editing software. This position demands creativity and effective communication with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of promotional materials.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in a broadcasting environment, with 2 years in radio production.
• Proficiency in the English language (spoken and written) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, script, and produce high-quality station imaging.
• Plan and prepare logistical arrangements for promos.
• Monitor technical quality of recordings.
• Create and manage production schedules.
• Engage with internal content contributors.

Skills

Sound engineering

Recording and editing software proficiency

Research skills

Knowledge of popular music and current affairs

Ability to work under pressure

Education

National Diploma in Sound engineering or related discipline

Tools

Pro Tools

Audacity

Adobe software

Job description

Career Opportunities: Audio Visual Imaging Producer: Radio 2000 (13050)

Requisition ID13050-Posted -Radio 2000-Radio 2000-GP - Auckland Park

Division : Radio

Position ID : 60018048

Main purpose of position

To conceptualize, produce and deliver high quality Seasonal, Generic, Programme Specific and Campaign Specific multi-platform Imaging Material & Promos in line with the station’s sound and feel, programme briefs, campaign briefs and programming & marketing strategies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conceptualize, script, and produce cutting edge, high quality, generic, seasonal and thematic Station Imaging (jingles, promos, and one-liners).
• Prepare/compile briefs for station’s brand and imaging campaigns.
• Identify relevant voices in order to produce unique and up-to-date station imaging.
• Receive bookings and prepare for recordings, ensuring all equipment, facilities and resources are available for production, according to production specifications.
• Assist in the planning, preparation, logistical arrangements and production of station promos.
• Effective recording of productions, ensuring the optimal mix of all the sound for broadcast, recording and sound reinforcement, in order to optimally deliver on the production needs and requirements.
• Continually monitor the technical quality of recording, ensuring optimal quality of broadcast and adherence to broadcasting standards.
• Timeous and accurate administration of production procedures, ensuring adherence to operational standards.
• Effective monitoring of technical quality and reporting of faults, in order to resolve any technical problems.
• Advise and assist on appropriate aspects, limitations, alternatives and utilisation of equipment to minimise mistakes and optimise and enhance product.
• Provide advice on aspects of quality control, in order to ensure superior quality of broadcasts.
• Assess and evaluate new equipment and provide feedback on relevance and suitability.
• Effective execution of daily administrative tasks to assist with the effective functionality of the section.
• Execute administrative procedures necessary for the smooth running of the business unit.
• Ensure timeous studio bookings to ensure delivery of promo materials according to agreed timelines.
• Create and manage production schedules for recording of promos, liners and other imaging elements.
• Ensure effective informal and on-the-job training for interns and junior employees to ensure a competent staff compliment.
• Provide weekly and monthly imaging Reports, highlighting key milestones, challenges and achievements.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regularly to ensure timeous delivery of Imaging and promo materials as per brief.
• Maintain close working relationships with producers and production teams to ensure optimal delivery of generic and programme specific imaging.
• Facilitate and manage meetings with my production teams to go through creative briefs and generate creative concepts, angles and ideas for various show promos and Imaging.
• Engage with internal content contributors (News & CAFF, Sport and Commercial Enterprises) and go through various plans for the monthly content plans for imaging and promo alignment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Sound engineering or related discipline.
• 4 years’ experience in Broadcasting environment of which 2 years should be in Radio production.
• Proficiency in recording and editing software (i.e. pro tools, audacity, adobe etc).
• Above average experience and knowledge of broadcasting production technology and digital media application.
• Above average proficiency of the English language (spoken and written) is essential.
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure and on short notice
• Good research skills and ability to apply research information
• Knowledge of popular music, and current affairs will be an advantage.