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I'm a sound engineer with 6 years sound- radio production. I completed my diploma at the Academy Of Sound Engineering and graduated in 2012. I specialized in Broadcasting Technology where I learnt digital production, radio production including theory on how to run live radio shows. I also learnt sound design using the world recognized audio software- Pro Tools. I learnt to create radio advertisements, radio jingles and also learnt production for radio dramas.

I worked for Radio Channel Africa(SABC) where I began as an experiential leaner, progressed to freelance then I was hired on a permanent basis. Channel Africa is a station that broadcasts via shortwave, satellite and internet. It is an international radio station that broadcasts in 6 different languages.

My job purpose was described as following:

To support the broadcast and recording of high quality programmes to ensure the optimal technical quality of all programmes on air and my key perfomance indicators were as follows:
• Set up audio balance and line-up of audio equipment and testing of support equipment in line with SOP

• Monitor sound quality during recording/broadcast to ensure compliance with broadcast standards

• Maintain and configure audio equipment in accordance with customer/client requirements and broadcast standards

• De- rig and dismantle infrastructure post production

• Confirm alignment of programming to ensure that necessary resources/facilities are in place

• Correct switching/routing of lines on customers/clients requests to comply with broadcast standards

• Transmit material as per the schedule

• Set up broadcast infrastructure (e.g. lines) in accordance with contribution and distribution needs

• Identify equipment/line deficiencies on time and report to Technician for technical assistance/repair

• Identify risks and introduce measures to mitigate those risks

• Identify technical production requirements in line with customer/client directive

• Document all communication with clients/customers to ensure well

• co-ordinated broadcast/production (Communication/Planning)

• Gather and disseminate important information to key stakeholders/production team to ensure well-co-ordinated production/broadcast

• Report faults accurately in accordance with SABC procedures to prevent re-occurrence

• Make follow-up on outstanding matters pertaining to the schedule and notify customers/clients.

• Identify production requirements (in line with script) and set up/plan resources accordingly.

Knowledge:

• Experience in implementing outside broadcast and caretaking of radio broadcast studios.
• Knowledge & understanding of broadcast standards, Policy and SOP
• Advanced understanding of SABC broadcast operations
• Good understanding of equipment & facilities within broadcasting environment
• Knowledge & understanding of different audio platforms e.g. ISDN, ATM & Communication Circuits
• Knowledge & understanding of transmission chain
• Knowledge & understanding of different types of productions e.g. drama versus sport versus current affairs.