Freelance Sound-man (Local Hire) at Equal Access

Essential Job Functions

• Soundman is expected to assemble, operate and maintain the technical equipment used to record, amplify, enhance, mix or reproduce sound on location, within Studio or audio dubbing suite settings.
• Sound man will identify the sound requirements for a given task or situation and perform the appropriate actions to produce this sound. Specific duties include;

Production Activities

• Consulting with producers/Directors and performers to determine the sound requirements;
• Selecting, positioning, adjusting and operating the equipment used for amplification and Recording on location, in the studio or in the dubbing suite;
• Applying technical knowledge of sound recording equipment to achieve the determined artistic objectives;
• Monitoring audio signals to detect sound-quality deviations or malfunctions;
• Using the mixer to achieve the optimum sound levels for each situation
• Operating the software based recording system in the audio dubbing suite
• Filling in the necessary quality assurance forms at the end of each shoot
• Maintaining and cleaning all audio equipment and ensuring that the batteries are good for use 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.
• And: Any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, skills and qualities

• Diploma, OND in Media and Communication or related field
• Good practical skills and knowledge of sound equipment i.e. Sound Mixer, Radio & Boom Microphones.
• 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.