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Sound Engineer at Azam TV Kenya
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 1 day ago (27 Oct 2026) Deadline: 30 Oct 2026 Updated about 2 hours ago
Job Description
The Sound Engineer will be responsible for setting up, testing, and operating outside‑broadcast audio systems for Azam TV, ensuring high‑quality sound for live productions. The role involves mixing programme audio, managing routing and signal levels, and troubleshooting equipment issues in real time. Candidates should have a degree or diploma in sound engineering and at least two years of experience in television or radio production. Strong technical skills with digital consoles and wireless audio systems are essential.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Degree or diploma in Sound Engineering, Audio Engineering, Broadcast Technology, or related field.
- • Minimum two years of relevant experience in television, outside broadcasting, radio, or media production.
- • Strong technical skills in live OB audio mixing and digital broadcast consoles.
- • Proficiency with audio routing, patching, microphones, and wireless/RF systems.
- • Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
- • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight production deadlines.
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Set up, test, and operate outside‑broadcast (OB) audio systems.
- • Mix programme, commentary, interviews, crowd effects, music, and playback audio.
- • Manage audio routing, patching, signal levels, and distribution.
- • Conduct sound checks, line checks, and pre‑broadcast audio tests.
- • Identify and resolve audio and equipment faults during live transmission.
- • Coordinate audio requirements with directors, producers, engineers, and production teams.
- • Maintain, troubleshoot, and report faults on audio equipment.
- • Prepare audio plans, patch lists, and production checklists.
- • Support OB equipment setup, breakdown, and safe handling.
- • Ensure compliance with broadcast audio standards and production requirements.