Offshore radio operator career description

Offshore radio operator career description

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I. List of Offshore radio operator duties:

1. Checks studio equipment for proper functioning prior to going on air, reporting technical problems and equipment malfunctions.
2. Runs the audio board for various live and taped programs and edits audio for on-air use.
3. Ensures studio sound equipment is functioning properly during programs.
4. Ensures that on-air product is up to broadcast standards before it leaves the studios.
5. Works with Producers and talent on following programming clocks to ensure that all content and advertisements are featured as planned.
6. Works with Producers, Talent and Directors to develop creative sound ideas to enhance program content.
7. Chooses sound effects to enhance program image.
8. Coordinates the appropriate mix of music and sound for assigned shows, and ensures that levels are mixed properly.
9. Provides cues and support to Talent to facilitate with program continuity.
10. Screens all incoming calls and selectively chooses callers to go on-air, for the purpose of enhancing program content.
11. Puts listener calls through to on-air talent and ends calls.
12. Works with Producers to create / edit "Best of..." programs from archives of past shows for weekend or special re-broadcasting needs.
13. May provide hosts with news updates and breaking stories, on occasion.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

II. List of Offshore radio operator qualifications

1. At least 5 years experience as production/operation/engineering technician or equivalent.
2. Good level of basic education, especially Maths and Science (Physics), computer literate.
3. Well developed fault finding capabilities. 
4. Good communication and organisation skills. 
5. Extensive knowledge of control room equipment.
6. Awareness and commitment to client environmental expectations.
7. Demonstrated experience in coaching and training of technicians in training.
8. A recognised process apprenticeship would be desirable but not essential. English language, spoken and written.