Dublin North East Community Communications Co-op Society Ltd.
Ref: #CES-2409587
NEAR FM 90.3, Northside Civic Ctr, Bunratty Road, Dublin 17, D17 K462
Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.
To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.
Overview
This is a developmental opportunity; no experience is necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. The primary duty of the Sound engineer is to monitor live programming and studio usage, assist in the production of programmes (live and pre-recorded), ensuring production standards are upheld and facilitating broadcasting from venues other than the station’s studios. Time flexibility is a must, as the position involves evening and occasional weekend work.
Duties
* Live on Air and Outside Broadcastings – Studio duty shifts where the sound engineer is responsible for the broadcast output of the station during these shifts, including lining up pre-recorded material, engineering live programming and studio cleanliness.
* Volunteers – to assist Near FM volunteers in producing and promoting programming, including engineering, editing and podcasting.
* Overnight – to load up Near FM’s night-time programming which runs remotely 11.30 pm to 8 am daily.
* Archive – to archive previously broadcast content for the Near Archive website.
* Podcast – to podcast content for the Near FM ‘Listen Again’ website and the NearCast platform.
* Outside Broadcast – provide crew and sound assistance to the OB team by operating the desk and PA system; liaise with radio manager, outreach officer, promotion staff, presenter, producer and studio duty person in the preparation of OB event.
Essential Education Qualifications and Attainments
* Minimum of Leaving Certificate or equivalent
Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Ability to use computers to a good standard (word, excel, email, internet, google docs)
* Interest in sound studio
* Familiarity and interest in audio editing (Adobe Audition an advantage)
* Punctuality, reliability
* Excellent Organisational skills
* Good communication skills including the ability to deal with a wide range of needs and respond to line manager and other staff/volunteers in a timely manner
* Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise own work to meet agreed objectives. Ability to work as part of a team
Other Desirable Skills, Abilities & Experience
* Knowledge of Near FM programme schedule
* Experience in dealing with community and voluntary organisations
* Ability to facilitate work of team members
* Support training of individuals and groups
* Empathise with marginalised groups
* Good user knowledge of equipment and studio settings
* Understanding studio booking procedure
* Podcasting and archiving experience
* Use of portable recording equipment
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