Job description

Opportunity information

Salary £210 per week
Duration 15 months
Advert closing date 25/08/2023

Description

Calibre Audio is a Nonprofit audiobook publisher and library for print disabilities. Since 1974, they have provided accessible literature to visually impaired, dyslexic, and print-disabled individuals. They are committed to inclusivity and empowering users to enjoy reading without barriers.

This is a key role in the organisation, supporting the Senior Studio Engineer (Senior Producer) with the responsibility for audio and visual content production. Working within the production team you will be responsible for production of Calibre Audio content including commercial audiobooks, Calibre created audiobooks and other audio and visual content including podcasts and video and managing audiobook narrators.

Main tasks of job:

• Managing narrators for audiobooks.
• Archiving and editing pre-recorded audio files using industry software and compressing files and ultimately creating master files.
• Recording and editing of audio content as required.
• Generating and researching ideas for content through creative briefs and developing production ideas.
• Contributing to the production process, monitoring budgets and resources and adapting to operational changes.
• Converting text, graphics, video and audio files into other formats for use across the organisation.
• Contributing to, and making use of, an archive of audio resources which can be re-used
• Producing and making use of user-generated content for marketing and fundraising campaigns.
• Using technology, such as Pro Tools and Adobe Audition, for editing and production purposes.
• Entering and updating data onto the library management system (LMS) and SAN (Storage Area Network) systems.
• Troubleshooting “erroneous” files on the system.
• Maintain the duplicating machines, replenishing ink etc. as required.
• Maintain “master files”.
• Monitor stock levels of blank CD’s, ink and other consumables
• Be responsible for producing CD’s for third parties as and when required.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to plan and develop productions.
• Assisting the Senior Studio Engineer (Senior Producer) in a variety of other relevant duties when needed.

Entry requirements

• You need to have achieved a C/4 in English and Maths GCSE to be accepted onto this apprenticeship.

Preferably:

• Level 2 or 3 (GCSE / A Level) qualification in creative media or equivalent experience in audio production.
• Knowledge of production editing software including Pro Tools on Windows operating systems.
• Excellent IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft systems (word, excel, teams).
• A lively mind, able to make connections between different ideas and subjects.
• A willingness to embrace new technology and learn technical skills.
• Attention to detail with experience of maintaining databases and monitoring stock levels.

Training to be provided

You will be completing a Production Assistant - Screen and Audio Level 3 Apprenticeship with Creative Alliance.

Production Assistants are typically office based but they are also likely to work on set or within a studio.

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with a production team. They need to be adaptable and able to learn quickly on the job; building their knowledge and skills of screen and audio activities as they move across production teams.

Duties:
Duty 1 Interpret a creative brief, scope, evaluate and develop production ideas.

Duty 2 Assist in the development of content and/or production assets.

Duty 3 Contribute to the production process, monitoring budgets and resources and adapting to operational changes as required.

Duty 4 Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to plan and develop productions.

Duty 5 Maintain production documentation and/or programme logs.

Duty 6 Research, identify and suggest resources, logistics and equipment taking into consideration constraints.

Duty 7 Provide technical support to colleagues for audio and visual productions.

Duty 8 Edit production content to meet production requirements.

Duty 9 Reflect on the production and offer ideas for continuous improvement.

Duty 10 Review your own professional practice and keep up-to-date with trends and technology.

Please see full apprenticeship details at:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/production-assistant-screen-and-audio-v1-1

Things to consider

On site parking, generous 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Skills required

Array

Future prospects

Full time job and career development.

Hours per week 35
Working week Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, HP22 5XQ