Internship Technical Operator KZN at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

Purpose

The purpose of this 12 months graduate programme is to provide operational support to Broadcast Clients (internal and external) in order setup/prepare/record and playout of broadcast material in support of all platforms with expected standards and available facilities/ equipment. The successful intern will be placed in different provinces as indicated above.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

• Execute operational production requirements.
• Assist in operating facility equipment.
• Mic placements as per SOP.
• Assist to record drama productions with FX, music and different audio streams.
• Assist in recordings in accordance with customer requirements and broadcast standards.
• Assist in monitoring of sound quality during recordings to ensure compliance with broadcast standards.
• Assist in monitoring for schedule changes as per customer request.
• Assist in monitorig sound/video quality to broadcast standards.
• Record distributions in line with archiving best practice.
• Setup mix-minus.
• Operating digital playout systems.
• Basic Audio/Visual manipulation of final mix, performed in accordance with customer requirements & broadcast standards (if necessary).
• On time delivery of production material, within scope & within specifications
• Report and escalate risk findings. 

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above) or Film/Video Technology or Relevant Qualification.
• Advantage:  Sound Engineering Diploma (3 years) (NQF Level 6).
• Driver’s License will be advantageous.

KNOWLEDGE

• Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point. 

CLOSING DATE: 02 MAY 2024