Technical Producer (Nigeria)

ob Purpose

The Technical Producer will work with the Senior Technical Producer, the Head of Production and Training and other members of the production and training department to produce high-quality multimedia outputs.

The Technical Producer will support studio management and production activities for BBC Media Action in Nigeria, contributing to the delivery of dynamic and distinctive radio, TV, and social media programming in accordance with BBC standards. In this vein, the Technical Producer is expected to contribute to the actualisation of production objectives through the application of technical skills in the different aspects and stages of content creation.

The role reports to the Senior Technical Producer and will work closely with other Technical Producers and other producers within the department.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Senior Technical Producer and the Head of Production and Training, and working with other Technical Producers, take responsibility for a range of sound and video recording and editing needs for BBC Media Action in Nigeria.

This may include location recording of radio dramas, field interviews, debates, in-studio recordings, public service announcements, or any other potential output on any platform.

Be responsible for post-production editing of programs, sound balancing of programs for broadcast, and delivery of final versions to the deadline.

Collaborate with relevant teams to plan ahead of production, including equipment preparation, logistics, and consideration of health and safety issues from a technical recording perspective.

Along with the rest of the technical production team, take responsibility for technical safety in the studio and on location, and operate all equipment safely, adhering to safety regulations.

Along with the rest of the technical production team, take responsibility for the proper use, care and storage of all recording and editing equipment.

Keep up with the latest recording and editing advances, methods and trends and implement them into your work.

Contribute to content creation by participating actively in brainstorming and ideation activities.

Assist in completing all relevant pre- and post-production paperwork.

Any other tasks assigned by Media Action to achieve project and organisational objectives.

Required skills, knowledge, and experience

Strong experience in recording video and sound for radio, TV and digital, both in-studio and in a variety of outdoor settings.

Strong experience recording video and sound for radio, TV and digital for different programme formats, including interviews, discussions and drama.

Strong editing experience in video and sound for radio and/or TV programmes.

Strong experience working with relevant computer software like Pro-Tools, Logic Pro Audio, Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere and After Effects.

Strong experience in equipment handling/maintenance on location and in studio.

Demonstrable understanding of BBC editorial values.

Sound understanding of the BBC Media Action Brand

Hausa language skills would be an advantage.

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