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BBC Media Action is the international development charity of the British Broadcasting Corporation BBC, working in over 25 countries across the world. BBC Media Action works in partnership with local media agencies, civil society organisations, and governments to achieve long term development goals. We produce creative media content to inform and engage audiences, and strengthen the media sector by building professional skills and technical capacity.

Job Title: Assistant Sound Engineer

Location 
Abuja

Job Field
Engineering, Technical, Media, Advertising, Branding

Job Summary 
BBC Media Action is the international development charity of the British Broadcasting Corporation BBC, working in over 25 countries across the world. BBC Media Action works in partnership with local media agencies, civil society organisations, and governments to achieve long term development goals. We produce creative media content to inform and engage audiences, and strengthen the media sector by building professional skills and technical capacity.
The Assistant Sound Engineer will provide high quality sound recording and editing skills for BBC Media Action – Nigeria for a variety of audio and video outputs on diverse platforms, radio, TV, film, Internet, etc. to help us deliver dynamic and distinctive programming in accordance with BBC standards.

Duties
Under the supervision of the Senior Sound Engineer and the Executive Editor, and working with other Sound Engineers, help support all sound recording and editing needs of BBC Media Action – Nigeria. This may include location recording of radio dramas, field interviews, debates, in-studio recordings, public service announcements, or any other potential output on any platform.
Help with post-production sound editing of programs, sound balancing of programs for broadcast, and delivery of final versions to deadline.
Support the team in planning ahead of production, including recces, equipment prep, logistics, and consideration of health and safety issues from a sound recording perspective.
Along with the rest of the Sound Engineer team, take responsibility for technical safety in the studio and on location, and operate all equipment safely adhering to safety regulations.
Along with the rest of the Sound Engineer team, take responsibility for proper use, care and storage of all sound equipment.
Keep up with latest sound recording advances, methods and trends and implement them into your work,
Assist in completing all relevant pre- and post-production paperwork.
Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Skills
Experience in recording sound for radio and TV in-studio and in a variety of outdoor settings.
Experience recording sound for radio and TV for different programme formats, including drama, interviews, and debates.
Experience editing sound for radio and TV programmes.
Experience working with relevant computer software like Pro-Tools, Logic Pro Audio, Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
Experience in equipment handling, maintenance on location and in studio.
Experience in technical and creative studio or outdoors set-up to accommodate varying filming and recording needs.
Good oral and written English. Hausa language skills would be an advantage.

Interested and Qualified Candidates should forward CV to assistantsoundeng@ng.bbcmediaaction.org

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