Sound Technician

**Company/ Our client**

A production company located in Pretoria. They specialise in video production and live streaming which entails many areas of expertise such as cinematography, video editing, animation, creative direction, design, and social media management to name a few.

**Job Overview**:
**Working in production, you'll need to**:

- assess the acoustics of the performance.
- select, position, adjust and operate sound equipment, such as booms, fishing rods and microphones, used for amplification and recording.
- communicate with production staff and performers to determine the sound requirements.
- record sound onto relevant audio recorders
- monitor audio signals to detect sound-quality deviations or malfunctions.
- anticipate and correct any faults.
- maintain and repair sound equipment.
- comply with all relevant health and safety legislation.

**Working in post-production, you'll need to**:

- integrate (synchronise) pre-recorded audio (dialogue, sound effects and music) with visual content.
- re-record and synchronise audio (post-syncing)
- mix, edit and balance speech, effects, and music.
- create and alter sound effects for use in films, television, etc.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Two years’ experience in this field.
- It's important to show a good understanding of the physics of sound, technical aptitude (including an awareness of current sound technology and equipment), good aural skills, excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- A good general education is useful. Good grade 12 marks in maths and physics, and qualifications in electronics are particularly beneficial.
- acoustics and music
- audio engineering or production
- media production/technology
- music and sound production/music production
- music/audio technology
- sound/music engineering
- technical theatre.

**Key Abilities**:

- A natural ability to understand story telling.
- Unquestionable creative mindset.
- Passionate about their work
- Self-confidence
- Self-driven
- Creativity
- Attention to detail and professional mindset.
- Proactive and eager to create and establish new initiatives.
- Plenty of stamina, should be physically fit, observant, capable of concentrating for long periods of time, and must have excellent hand-eye coordination, hearing, and colour vision.

**You'll need to have**:

- interest in, and knowledge of, broadcast and recorded sound
- 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, can be physically demanding.
- good aural and critical listening skills in order to assess audio quality.
- creativity
- good interpersonal and communication skills to build strong working relationships within the sound team and with members of the broader production team.
- 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 ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines.
- persistence and determination.
- You are a non-smoker.
- You are fluent in English and pay attention to grammar and spelling.
- You have a passion for excellent audio creations.
- You have a continuous need to improve every project.
- You can handle extreme pressure and take initiative in stressful environments.
- You understand that product quality is a result of teamwork.
- You are responsible with expensive equipment.
- Your time-management skills are top-notch.
- You can multitask.

**Working hours and locations**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Pretoria, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)