Audio Engineer

THE ROLE

Purpose:

To strengthen the audio capability in company’s OB and studio operational team.

Tasks and responsibilities:

* Provide basic setup, support and sound mixing in operations
* Lead the on-site sound crew on OB projects
* Assist with planning freelance allocations where required
* Provide assistance in prepping, loading and planning for upcoming jobs
* Ready to support all colleagues in other specialist areas as required
* Provide support, technical advice and guidance to EMs and UMs to achieve the most effective solution for all sound requirements
* Supervise the rig of audio and related equipment on site. Ensure all Customer requirements are tested and fully functional prior to programme. Ensure that appropriate back-up systems are in place in case of equipment failure
* Continually develop skills and knowledge within the broadcast industry, keep abreast of technological advancements. Maintain a good broad working knowledge of related fields.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Skills, knowledge & experience:

* Proven experience in TV Outside Broadcast and/or Studio operations across a range of genres
* Ability to work collaboratively with customers and colleagues, to plan and deliver complex projects and to look ahead with a strategic view
* Ability to work flexibly across all aspects of the business, identifying and assisting other team members. Where necessary, you may be required to cover other roles
* A thorough knowledge of fundamentals and of the latest sound technology
* Willing to work within all company’s policies, working practices and Health and Safety guidelines and follow any applicable legislation, and customer working practices
* Self-motivated and able to establish effective working relationships with other members of compnay and production team. An awareness of the need to gain and retain the confidence of the Customer to ensure an ongoing business relationship
* Show a flexible approach to the job, and adapt to last minute changes to the operational requirements of Timeline and the customer. Shows a willingness to change the way the programme is delivered in response to the customers’ needs
* Has a high level of computer literacy and the ability to operate in a wide range of technical, operational & business environments
* Clean driving licence.

Please note: Due the unpredictable nature of incoming work there is a need for the job holder to be contactable and available at short notice on off duty days

Competencies:

* Demonstrates thorough understanding of sound capture, mixing and processing
* In depth knowledge of sound desks, router control systems and system ‘glue’ used across company’s growing fleet. Ability to work to a high standard in unfamiliar surroundings, hired vehicles and flyaway scenarios
* In depth knowledge of signal formats, coding and transport methods
* Knowledge of Intercom and Talkback equipment, able to understand the client’s requirements and programme the network appropriately
* Demonstrates a methodical approach to fault-finding on the above systems, to rectify problems as soon as possible
* Understands current audio technology sufficiently to explain to customers and EMs/UMs how it is best utilised to achieve customer requirements
* Understanding of computer IP and other data networks in the television environment
* A good general knowledge of all broadcast engineering areas including power supply systems, cameras, intercom, file based media systems and RF technologies
* Shows an appreciation of technical, artistic and practical problems of colleagues in other disciplines, especially lighting, cameras, post production and other related crafts
* Responds promptly to technical planning information supplied by the EM/UM and points out when staff, equipment or cabling resources may not have been appropriately allocated
* Shows an understanding of the programme genres and work sympathetically
* Commitment to training, development and appraisals.

Leadership Behaviours:

* A positive, can-do attitude and calm under pressure
* Ability to lead on-site teams on live sport events in a fast moving environment
* Deal effectively with clients and the public, ensuring effective communication between all parties
* High standard of customer service.

Education:

Up to Degree/BTEC level or equivalent.

Professional Experience:

in an operational role in TV Outside Broadcasting.