Background
The present thematic priority areas of work of the BBC World Service Trust are Health, Governance and Human Rights, Humanitarian Response, Livelihood and Climate Change. These have guided its project design and interventions. The BBC Media Action is looking for interested/motivated candidates to join the team in Abuja.
The position is Abuja based. The contract duration is expected to be one year for with a probation period of 3 months. Salary will be based on experience but does not include moving or relocation allowance to duty station.
Position: Assistant Sound Engineer
Technical Duties
- Assist in recording sound on BBC Media Action productions ensuring audio quality is first-rate and complies with BBC standards
- To assist in recording programmes across different genre, in studio and on location.
- Responsibility for the audio equipment necessary for any recording situation
- To assist senior sound engineers ensure the necessary equipment is delivered as required and to help in rigging for a variety of productions
- In consultation with senior sound engineer manage the sound
- studio and equipment in the studio and help to ensure BBC technical equipment is in good working order and report problems to senior engineers at the first available opportunity
- Help install audio and video related distribution systems
- To diagnose faults and wiring errors audio and video distribution systems
- To maintain knowledge of technical developments in audio and broadcast related areas
- Assist the sound engineer in planning ahead of production, source location sites appropriately and ensure conformity with BBC health and safety guidelines
- Perform any ad -requests for assistance from the production team
- Assist in maintaining and providing comprehensive details of programme content necessary for the compilation of reports to show progress against project objectives, Programmes as Broadcast’ document, music usage, compliance and other administrative records
- All BBC Staff may be required to travel throughout Nigeria, sometimes at short notice
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- A good degree preferably in Audio Engineering or other appropriate training.
- At least 2 years experience in a broadcasting environment. Possess a good working knowledge of relevant creative technical applications like Pro- Tools, Logic Pro Audio, Adobe audition, Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premier, Evidence of imagination and enthusiasm for generating new and original ideas.
- The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
- The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
- Advanced language skill (English/Pidgin) Working knowledge of Hausa Language will be an added advantage.
- Team working – able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Works co-operatively with others to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively
- Resilience – manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure, set backs or when dealing with provocative situations.
- Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterized by commitment, motivation and energy
- Planning and organisation- able to think ahead in order to establish and efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources
- Communication – able to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information Flexibility – adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept changes in one’s own organisation or as requirements change
- Time and Stress Management – Good time management and ability to prioritize a heavy workload under pressure
Method of Application:
Interested candidates should please send in their application with an introduction letter stating capability and motivation on why they like the job, a detailed curriculum vitae with names and addresses of three professional referees (including their telephone, fax and email addresses). All applications should reach the Head of HR/Administration, BBC Media Action, Nigeria via below email address: (word document please) not later than 30th August, 2012. The position applied for should be clearly stated on application letter: productionposts2012@yahoo.com. Submission of applications closes Thursday 30th August, 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No telephone calls please.
