Sound Recordist at TVC Communications

Department: Technical

Job Description

• Operation of all audio equipment installed in the Production Control Room for live transmission and recording originating from Studio.
• Ensure optimum audio levels of transmission.
• Effective usage and maintenance of microphones and their accessories.
• Coordination with the Floor Managers for the correct placement of microphones, earpieces, belt packs for desired audio output and for communication with anchors and presenters.
• Coordination with editing and post-production wings for maintaining audio quality as per broadcast standards.
• Daily check and logging of the status of all the microphones, anchor in-ear monitoring ear-sets and Floor Manager talkback units. Coordination with Broadcast Engineers for action on the faulty units.
• Preparation of daily logs related to audio for all contents originating from studios
• Must be a team player and prepared to work in round the clock shifts and under any exigency

Job Knowledge

• Should have worked for a Television Channel or a production house involving the live production of TV programmes and/or News presentations involving multiple sources of audio
• Should be conversant with the operation of a variety of audio mixers and other associated equipment
• Should be aesthetically acquainted with the balancing of various sources of audio during a live show
• Should have a thorough knowledge of the broadcast quality and parameters of an audio signal broadcast to air.