Job Description:

Family Media is looking for a creative and experienced Radio Broadcast Assistant who will be responsible for the station’s imaging and sound through unique jingles, intros, promos, music beds, sweepers as well as perform other technical tasks.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Monitor audio signals to detect sound-quality deviations or malfunctions
• Provide live assist for shows, managing equipment, audio levels, and troubleshooting any issues that arise during live broadcasts.
• Record sound onto digital audio tape or hard disk recorders
• Create radio playlist, Upload radio shows and back up all required audio content in the station’s digital storage.
• Assessing the acoustics of the performance area, assemble and operate the necessary equipment.
• Consult with producers and presenters to determine the sound requirements
• Select, position, adjust and operate the equipment used for amplification and recording.
• Apply technical knowledge of sound recording equipment to achieve the determined artistic objectives.
• Maintain and repair sound equipment.
• Slot and ensure that advertisements run as per the space order
• Work on station imaging i.e., promos, teasers, jingles. Assist in editing voice overs, work on syndicated shows, making necessary adjustments for broadcast quality.

Qualifications and skills.

• of a Diploma in Sound engineering, Broadcast Journalism, Media Production or a related field.
• Minm of 2 years’ experience with sound automation systems and broadcasting technologies
• Strong knowledge of sound mixing, equalization, and mastering techniques.
• Knowledge of the Radio market, different station and programme styles, and audience demographics.
• Experience with studio and live sound equipment, for both TV and radio
• Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to address technical issues under strict timelines
• Have a good sense of pitch, rhythm, and be able to distinguish sound quality
• Ability to read and voice scripts will be an added advantage.