Radio Broadcast Assistant
- Family Media is looking for a creative and experienced Radio
Broadcast Assistant who will be responsible for the station’s imaging and
sound through unique jingles, intros, promos, music beds, and sweepers as
well as perform other technical tasks.
Duties and responsibilities
- Responsible for the station’s imaging
- Checking if the equipment is in good condition.
- Live assist for live shows
- Download and edit shows
- Editing voice-overs and different programs
- Cutting adverts and mentions immediately after shows
- Responsible for monitoring the signal and ensuring we are on
air at all times in all our frequencies.
- Responsible for all technical aspects of the department
Essential Knowledge and Skills
- Must have strong organizational skills.
- Knowledge of the Radio market, different station and program
styles, and audience demographics.
- Good knowledge and a good ear for sound, music genres,
artists, and updates.
- Knowledge and ability to work with different Radio Automation
and editing software.
- A high level of IT skills – particularly good word-processing
and data-handling skills.
- Ability to learn how to use a variety of recording equipment,
and to operate different radio studios.
- Ability to conduct effective internet research, and use
relevant computer software for audio recording, editing, and, packaging
when necessary.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Creative thinking, idea generation, and problem-solving
skills.
- Must have confidence and tenacity to pursue information and
overcome obstacles.
- Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, react quickly,
and meet tight deadlines.
- Determination, diplomacy, and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Empathy and patience, the ability to build rapport and draw
information from people.
- A basic understanding of the law, ethics, and industry
regulation as they affect Radio production.
- Self-motivation and adaptability.
Qualifications
- At least a Diploma in Mass Media, Radio Production,
Journalism, or a related field.
- At least two years’ experience in radio production.
- A good overall knowledge of the radio industry and the
specifics.
- Ability to read and voice scripts will be an added advantage.
How To Apply
Qualified and interested
candidates should email a cover letter and CV to hr@familymedia.tv by
COB 19th January 2024 with
the job title as the email subject.
