About the Client:
A leading and busy events planning and management company in Nairobi that has resources and equipment to bring events from mere ideas to reality seeks to hire a highly organized, creative and competent individual as a Sound Technician. The individual will be responsible for assembling, operating and maintaining the technical equipment used to record, amplify, enhance, mix or reproduce sound.
Qualifications and Requirements
Diploma in Audio System Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
2 to 3 years’ experience in the same field
Further education and experience may be preferred
A knowledge of and interest in broadcast and recorded sound
Competencies and Skills
Technical ability in operating sound equipment
Dexterity and agility in handling sound equipment
Physical fitness as work in the sound department, for example operating a boom
Good aural and critical listening skills for assessing audio quality
Good interpersonal and communication skills
The ability to work well as part of a team and a collaborative approach to programme making
The ability to use your initiative
Problem-solving ability
Excellent attention to detail
A good sense of timing and swift reactions
A flexible approach to work and a positive attitude to the changing nature of production
The ability to accept criticism and constructive feedback
The capacity to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Persistence and determination.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Ensures that all audio equipment works correctly and produces quality sound
Responsible for setting up and testing equipment, troubleshooting problems, and providing guidance to other department members
Places sound equipment into position and secures it. Installs and attaches the wires and cables that connect the various parts of the system
Tests all parts of the system during installation to ensure proper functioning
Verifies that the equipment is working properly for the purpose it was designed for
Adjusts volume and control knobs to suit the size of the room and the level of other noise
Following installation, the technician tests, troubleshoots repairs, and maintains the equipment as necessary
Operate, monitor, and adjust audio and video equipment to regulate the volume and ensure quality in radio and television broadcasts, concerts, and other performances
Set up and tear down equipment for events and live performances
Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording equipment
Convert video and audio records to digital formats for editing
Install audio equipment; install video and lighting equipment, as needed
Report and repair equipment problems
Keep records of recordings and equipment used
Interested applicants should send their detailed CV and Cover Letter quoting, “SOUND TECHNICIAN” as subject to reach us not later than 30th November 2023 to careers@italgloballtd.com. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
Apply via :
careers@italgloballtd.com
