Where

Sound Engineer

Media24
Cape Town Full-day Temporary

Description:

Are you passionate about sound? Do you thrive in a fast-paced production environment? Media24 is seeking a dynamic and skilled Sound Engineer to join our creative team! This is your chance to work on exciting 23-minute and 46-minute shows for top broadcasters such as Via, Showmax, KykNET, and more.

What the job entails:

  • Audio Mixing: Deliver high-quality sound mixes for episodic content, ensuring every project meets the highest audio standards.
  • Sound Design (occasionally): Create immersive soundscapes, effects, and designs that bring visuals to life.
  • Technical Excellence: Use Pro Tools to perform all sound-editing tasks efficiently with precision.
  • Collaboration: Liaise with directors, editors, and producers to fully understand creative briefs and deliver on-time, on-brand audio solutions.
  • Quality Assurance: Take meticulous care to ensure final mixes meet broadcaster specifications and industry standards.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with sound engineering trends and refine your skills to push boundaries creatively.

Who you are:

  • A Pro Tools Expert: You are highly skilled and confident in using Pro Tools for mixing, editing, and sound design.
  • Methodical and Detail-Oriented: When it comes to audio, every detail matters to you. You consistently work with care and accuracy.
  • Fast and Efficient: Thrives under deadlines while maintaining top-quality work.
  • Sunny Disposition: You bring positivity and a can-do attitude to every team meeting and project.
  • Self-Motivated: You're driven to learn, grow, and deliver beyond expectations without needing constant instruction.
  • Solution-Oriented: You tackle tricky audio challenges head-on with creativity and innovation.

What we require:

  • Experience: Proven track record in sound engineering, preferably with TV or long-format content.
  • Tools: Expert-level proficiency in Pro Tools and other industry-standard sound engineering software.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
  • An understanding of broadcaster audio formats, deliverables, and compliance standards.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

What we offer:

  • Opportunity to work on high-profile projects for leading broadcasters.
  • A dynamic and collaborative creative environment.
  • Growth and learning opportunities within Media24.

If you’re a talented Sound Engineer who thrives on elevating shows to their fullest sonic potential and loves collaborating with a passionate team, this role is for you!

Apply now to become part of the exciting world of Media24 TV.

Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.

Requirements:

  • Audio Mixing: Deliver high-quality sound mixes for episodic content, ensuring every project meets the highest audio standards.
  • Sound Design (occasionally): Create immersive soundscapes, effects, and designs that bring visuals to life.
  • Technical Excellence: Use Pro Tools to perform all sound-editing tasks efficiently with precision.
  • Collaboration: Liaise with directors, editors, and producers to fully understand creative briefs and deliver on-time, on-brand audio solutions.
  • Quality Assurance: Take meticulous care to ensure final mixes meet broadcaster specifications and industry standards.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with sound engineering trends and refine your skills to push boundaries creatively.
  • A Pro Tools Expert: You are highly skilled and confident in using Pro Tools for mixing, editing, and sound design.
  • Methodical and Detail-Oriented: When it comes to audio, every detail matters to you. You consistently work with care and accuracy.
  • Fast and Efficient: Thrives under deadlines while maintaining top-quality work.
  • Sunny Disposition: You bring positivity and a can-do attitude to every team meeting and project.
  • Self-Motivated: You're driven to learn, grow, and deliver beyond expectations without needing constant instruction.
  • Solution-Oriented: You tackle tricky audio challenges head-on with creativity and innovation.
  • Experience: Proven track record in sound engineering, preferably with TV or long-format content.
  • Tools: Expert-level proficiency in Pro Tools and other industry-standard sound engineering software.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
  • An understanding of broadcaster audio formats, deliverables, and compliance standards.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile projects for leading broadcasters.
  • A dynamic and collaborative creative environment.
  • Growth and learning opportunities within Media24.
08 May 2025;   from: careers24.com

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