Producer/Director-Audio Dub Studio at Equal Access

Location: Based in Kano
Reports to: Studio Manager

Essential Job Functions:
Producer/Director audio dubbing unit is expected to assemble, operate and maintain the scripts and workflow of the production, also to give direction to voice artist in the audio booth as well as to supervises the laying of the sound. He or she should be conversant with equipment used to record, amplify, enhance, mix, edit or reproduce sound. Sound man will identify talents to be use for recording. Specific duties include;

Production activities:

•     consulting with head of international programs to determine the sound requirements and characters to be use;
•     selecting artist, allocating roles, adjusting and operating the equipment used for recording; and scripts.
•     applying technical knowledge of visualisation to sound recording to achieve the determined artistic objectives;
•     monitoring the process of audio/sound recording as well as give directives;
•     anticipating and correcting any problems

Post-production activities:

•     integrating (synchronisation) of pre-recorded audio (dialogue, sound effects and music) with visual content;
•     re-recording and synchronising audio (post-synching);
•     mixing and balancing speech, effects and music;
•     creating and altering sound effects for use in films, television, etc.

Successful candidate will be required to work alone as a sound operator or could be part of a sound team.

Knowledge, skills and qualities

•     diploma, OND in Media and Communication or related field
•     good practical skills and knowledge of sound equipment
•     an interest in photography, film and video
•     good communication and 'people skills'
•     the ability to carry out instructions accurately and with attention to detail
•     calmness under pressure, patience and concentration
•     Excellent oral communication skills (English and Hausa Languages)