Studio Technical Operator at Kenya Red Cross Society

OVERALL PURPOSE:

Operation of professional Television broadcast equipment for recording, transmission and live broadcast to ensure the highest quality of audio and video signal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate Studio and OB equipment e.g. sound mixers, studio cameras, vision mixers and lighting console; to ensure quality sound and video in studio productions and live OBs.
• Work closely with the producer/director on the requirements of studio recordings/live coverage in order to come up with a required checklist for the execution of the production. Recce/set up should be done prior to the day of production.
• Direct live productions.
• Safe handling of equipment during and after productions, reporting malfunctions to the relevant officers and sending faulty equipment to the workshop for repair.
• Compile all commercials, programs and promos for transmission and ensure they run as per the Daily Transmission Schedule (DTS).
• Manage the ‘As Run’ logs during transmission.
• Carry out other duties as may be assigned; video editing, camera operations etc.
• To provide a daily report of events and recommend ways of improvements to the respective Team Lead (Broadcast Systems Technician & Studio Supervisor).

EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCES

• University Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering/Media Technology.
• Minimum 2years of  TV studio engineering/operation experience in video and audio technology.
• Familiarity with video and audio system design concept and equipment.
• Familiarity with TV news and magazine production technical requirements.
• Equipment set up/operation and engineering skills and experience.
• Familiarity with the transmission operations and the various softwares used.
• Studio lighting skills and experience in console operation.
• Thrive in a high-pressure environment.
• Team player
• Communication skills
• Flexibility to work demands
• Organizational Skills
• Broadcast operations knowledge
• Quick decision maker