Production Audio Engineer

Primedia Recruiter; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Primedia Broadcasting in Sandton is seeking an Audio Engineer to develop, produce, and maintain high-quality audio content that defines the sound identity of our radio stations.

You will create station imaging, promos, and client commercials, direct voice-over artists, and ensure consistency across platforms while supporting event production.

Join a dynamic team and help deliver engaging audio that meets client objectives and brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce promotional audio content that aligns with station branding and client objectives.
• Develop station imaging elements such as sweepers, stingers, and IDs.
• Create client commercials that meet high production standards and brand messaging expectations.
• Produce creative demo audio for sales pitches and proposals to showcase capabilities.
• Deliver on-brief, high-quality audio content for internal and external debriefs.
• Produce audio content tailored for various Primedia Broadcasting platforms across channels.
• Manage and direct voice-over artists during recording sessions to achieve desired tone and pacing.
• Provide ad-hoc audio production support for Primedia events, ensuring seamless execution.

Job description

Key purpose of role:

To develop, produce, and maintain high-quality audio content and station imaging that defines and enhances the sound identity of Primedia Broadcasting's radio stations. The Audio Engineer is responsible for crafting compelling audio collateral that aligns with client objectives and brand standards, ensuring a consistent and engaging auditory experience for listeners.

Key performance areas:

• Station and client promotions: Produce promotional audio content that aligns with both station branding and client objectives, enhancing audience engagement and brand recognition.
• Station imaging: Develop station imaging elements (e.g., sweepers, stingers, IDs) that reflect the station's identity and tone.
• Commercial production: Create client commercials that meet high production standards and align with the client's brand and messaging expectations.
• Sales support audio: Produce creative demo audio for sales teams to support pitches and proposals, showcasing the station's production capabilities.
• Debrief audio production: Deliver on-brief, high-quality audio content for internal and external debriefs, ensuring clarity and professionalism.
• Platform-specific audio: Produce audio content tailored for various Primedia Broadcasting platforms, ensuring consistency and quality across all channels.
• Voice-over direction: Manage and direct voice-over artists during recording sessions to achieve the desired tone, pacing, and delivery.
• Event production support: Provide ad-hoc audio production support for Primedia events, ensuring seamless execution and brand alignment.