Technical and Production Officer - Tuks FM at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Administration:

• Planning audio and production requirements;
• Storing records as per the station requirements;
• Completing administration of client recordings and referring to the relevant team;

Production activities:

• Coordinating communication with internal and external parties regarding production work and elements;
• Compiling campaign reports for station departments;
• Gathering requested audio for air checks/ICASA/BCCSA purposes, and submit to the relevant manager;

Technical activities:

• Keeping a log of all technical equipment;
• Liaising with third parties regarding maintenance work;
• Monitoring maintenance work that is completed;
• Coordinating Tuks FM’s broadcasts with third parties, including the signal distributor and the online streaming supplier;
• Providing technical support related to the Tuks FM website;

Information technology:

• Coordinating TuksFM’s IT requirements internally, and with external providers;
• Ensuring software licenses and subscriptions are up to date and operational;

Human Resources:

• Managing and training volunteers to understand the technical environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric or Diploma;
• Two years’ experience in:
• Audio recording and production;
• Technical audio equipment support;
• IT;
• Exposure to a corporate environment;
• Running outside broadcasts.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge of:

• Radio hardware and software;
• ICASA licensing regulations;
• IT hardware and software;
• Broadcasting principles;
• Technical reporting;

Technical competencies:

• Audio recording and production;
• Set up and mix sound for broadcasts;
• Adobe audition;
• KLZ;
• Behavioural competencies:
• Problem solving skills;
• Innovative;
• Self-starter;
• Leadership skills;
• Passion for radio;
• Conflict resolution abilities.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Relevant qualification (Audio Technical/Audio Production);
• Certificate in audio production;
• Two years’ experience in:
• Video production;
• Web design;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Own vehicle.