• Preparing, updating and sharing of Ubongo’s audiovisual dubbing packages and quality control of any and all Ubongo audiovisual adapted content. Onboarding and training new technical members of the Adaptation team.
• RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

• Dubbing Packaging:
• Coordinate with the Ubongo Team in creating dubbing scripts for all Ubongo content
• Organise and update all dubbing and adaptation content on Google Drive and physical hard drives where available
• Assist the Adaptation Manager in reviewing existing and future dubbing scripts of Ubongo Kids, Akili and Me and other productions of the organisation
• Create backing tracks for music and sound design and effects tracks for dubbing packages of all TV and radio content as needed
• Edit sound files for dubbing packages of TV and radio content as needed
• Record and mix music, sourced vocal talents, and other audio files for dubbing packages as needed
• Work with Ubongo’s dubbing consultants to ensure top quality recordings and audio production across the organisation
• Build teamwork and promote Pan-African mindset and Ubongo culture with dubbing countries to make them feel part of the same team and improve working relationships
• Adaptation
• Organise and update all the dubbing and adaptation content on Google Drive and physical hard drives where available
• Compile adapted content into broadcast ready episodes
• Record and mix music, sourced vocal talents, and other audio files for dubbing and adaptation packages as needed
• Assist in reviewing talent for auditions of voice talents for Ubongo’s adapted content
• Liaise with Adaptation Manager, Adaptation Team, Studio Team and Post-Production Team to ensure smooth processes for content delivery
• Editing any on-screen visuals during the adaptation process
• Compilation of adapted Ubongo shows
• Reviewing adapted content received from dubbing partners, when needed
• Ubongo Marketing Promos
• Work closely with the marketing team to edit visuals for adapted scripts as needed
• Create and edit short sound clips
• Sound design adapted promos as needed
• Company Wide Responsibilities
• Exemplify Ubongoers principles and norms

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED (Minimum knowledge, skills and behaviours to perform the job):

Physical

No special requirements

Ability to travel frequently – Travel at least once per quarter for country visits and/or assist with onboarding

Educational

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any relevant field; with demonstrated experience in sound engineering

Experience

Skills

• Creative, organised, flexible in project management
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Passionate about Ubongo’s vision of bringing high-quality localised content to our children across Africa
• Experience with coordinating sound recording of very-high quality and ensuring outstanding voice-over productions
• Excellent attention to details
• Communication skills
• Always looking forward to learning new skills and helping in areas outside the job description as well as share their knowledge with others
• Be willing to wear many hats
• Familiar with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Adobe Illustrator. Experience with audio production software (Logic Pro, Adobe Audition, Fruity Loops, etc.)
• Leadership
• Ability to train others