Remote Broadcast Audio Specialist

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 207,000 - 441,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contractor rates

Remote-first role

Exposure to leading-edge broadcast TV/

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Broadcast Audio Technician to manage audio for live and pre-recorded broadcasts from a Centurion base. You will set up, operate, and calibrate equipment, monitor feeds for quality, and troubleshoot issues under pressure.

The role supports remote-first workflows, collaborating with production teams to meet strict broadcast standards and schedule demands, while maintaining logs and staying current with industry practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Broadcast Audio Technician or similar role in Arts & Entertainment.
• Experience with live sound mixing and broadcast audio systems.
• Knowledge of audio consoles, microphones, signal flow, and networking for broadcast.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and operate audio equipment for live and pre-recorded broadcasts (mics, mixers, DSPs, intercoms).
• Monitor audio feeds during broadcasts ensuring optimal sound quality and adherence to specs.
• Perform real-time audio adjustments and mixing during live events.
• Troubleshoot audio issues quickly to minimize disruption.
• Maintain routine calibration and maintenance of audio gear.

Skills

Live sound mixing

Broadcast audio

Troubleshooting

Remote work communication

Education

Audio engineering certification

Tools

Audio consoles

Microphones

Intercom systems

IP-based audio solutions

Job description

Placements24 seeks a skilled Broadcast Audio Technician to manage audio for live and pre-recorded broadcasts from a Centurion base. You will set up, operate, and calibrate equipment, monitor feeds for quality, and troubleshoot issues under pressure.

The role supports remote-first workflows, collaborating with production teams to meet strict broadcast standards and schedule demands, while maintaining logs and staying current with industry practices.