Audio Visual Imaging Producer( Ukhozi FM) at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

Main purpose of position

To conceptualize, produce and deliver high quality Seasonal, Generic, Programme Specific and Campaign Specific multi-platform Imaging Material & Promos in line with the station’s sound and feel, programme briefs, campaign briefs and programming & marketing strategies.

Key Accountabilities

• Conceptualize, script,  and produce cutting edge, top notch, break through generic, seasonal and thematic Station Imaging (jingles, promos, liners).
• Prepare/compile briefs for station’s brand and imaging campaigns.
• Identify and utilize relevant voice overs in order to produce station imaging.
• Receive bookings and prepare for recordings, ensuring all equipment, facilities and resources are available for production, according to production specifications
• Assist in the planning, preparation, logistical arrangements and production of station promos
• Effective recording of productions, ensuring the optimal mix of all the sound for broadcast, recording and sound reinforcement, in order to optimally deliver on the production needs and requirements.
• Continually monitor the technical quality of recording, ensuring optimal quality of broadcast and adherence to broadcasting standards
• Timeous and accurate administration of production procedures, ensuring adherence to operational standards.
• Effective monitoring of technical quality and reporting of faults, in order to resolve any technical problems.
• Ensure effective informal and on-the-job training, to ensure a competent staff compliment.
• Advise and assist on appropriate aspects, limitations, alternatives and utilisation of equipment to minimise mistakes and optimise and enhance product.
• Provide advice on aspects of quality control, in order to ensure the quality of broadcasts
• Assess and evaluate new equipment and provide feedback on suitability.
• Effective execution of daily administrative tasks to assist with the effective functionality of the section.
• Execute administrative procedures necessary for the smooth running of the business unit.
• Ensure timeous studio bookings to ensure delivery of promo materials according to agreed timelines.
• Create and manage production schedules for recording of promos, liners and other imaging elements.
• Provide weekly and monthly imaging Reports, highlighting key milestones, challenges and achievements.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regularly to ensure timeous delivery of Imaging and promo materials as per brief.
• Maintain close working relationships with producers and production teams to ensure optimal delivery of generic and programme specific imaging.
• Facilitate and manage meetings with my production teams to go through creative briefs and generate creative concepts, angles and ideas for various show promos and Imaging.
• Engage with internal content contributors (News & CAFF, Sport and Commercial Enterprises) and go through various plans for the monthly content plans for imaging and promo alignment.
• Provide recordings as per brief from Sales for client campaigns.
• Provide post audio recordings or montages for client campaigns.
• Communicate and schedule recordings with station voices.

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Sound Engineering or related discipline. (NQF level 6)
• 4 years’ experience in broadcasting environment of which 2 years should be on radio technical production. 
• Proficiency in recording and editing software (i.e. pro tools, audacity, adobe etc).
• Above average experience and knowledge of broadcasting production technology and digital media application
• Above average proficiency of the English language (spoken and written) is essential
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure and on short notice
• Good research skills and ability to apply research information
• Knowledge of popular music and current affairs will be an advantage
• Candidate must have good command of IsiZulu both written and spoken