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• Soundman is expected to assemble, operate and maintain the technical equipment used to record, amplify, enhance, mix or reproduce sound on location, within Studio or audio dubbing suite settings.
• Sound man will identify the sound requirements for a given task or situation and perform the appropriate actions to produce this sound. Specific duties include:

Production activities:

• Consulting with producers/Directors and performers to determine the sound requirements.
• Selecting, positioning, adjusting and operating the equipment used for amplification and Recording on location, in the studio or in the dubbing suite.
• Applying technical knowledge of sound recording equipment to achieve the determined artistic objectives.
• Monitoring audio signals to detect sound-quality deviations or malfunctions.
• Using the mixer to achieve the optimum sound levels for each situation.
• Operating the software based recording system in the audio dubbing suite.
• Filling in the necessary quality assurance forms at the end of each shoot.
• Maintaining and cleaning all audio equipment and ensuring that the batteries are good for use anticipating and correcting any problems.

Post-production activities:

• Integrating (synchronisation) of pre-recorded audio (dialogue, sound effects and music) with visual content.
• Re-recording and synchronising audio (post-synching).
• Mixing and balancing speech, effects and music.
• Creating and altering sound effects for use in films, television, etc.
• And Any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualities

• Diploma, OND in Media and Communication or related field.
• Good practical skills and knowledge of sound equipment i.e. Sound Mixer, Radio & Boom Microphones.
• An interest in photography, film and video.
• Good communication and ‘people skills.
• The ability to carry out instructions accurately and with attention to detail.
• Calmness under pressure, patience and concentration.

Location: Kano

Essential Job Functions

• General duties include recording moving images for film, television, music videos and other related productions.
• Cameraman would operate digital video cameras, under instructions from a Director

Specific Duties Involve:

• Setting up and positioning camera equipment
• Planning and rehearsing shots
• Following a camera script and taking cues from the director
• Choosing the most suitable lenses and camera angles
• Solving practical or technical problems such as lighting
• Previewing the rushes
• Filling in the necessary quality assurance paperwork at the end of the shoot pointing out any potential issues to the producer or editors
• Working closely with other technical departments such as sound.
• Maintaining the equipment and keeping it clean
• Ensuring that the batteries are fully charged before each shoot
• Any Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge, Skills and Qualities

• Diploma, OND in Media and Communication or related field
• Good practical skills and knowledge of camera equipment
• An interest in photography, film and video
• Good communication and ‘people skills’
• The ability to carry out instructions accurately and with attention to detail
• Good colour vision
• Calmness under pressure
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Patience and concentration
• Good levels of stamina for holding and moving camera equipment and working long hours