OVERVIEW

Reports to: ​Adaptation Manager, Head of Production, Studio Coordinator

Ubongo is building brains and building change for families across Africa through fun edutainment on accessible technologies. We’re a social enterprise founded and based in Dar es Salaam, and we broadcast our shows ​Akili and Me ​​ and ​Ubongo Kids​ across the continent. 

SUMMARY:

The Adaptation Sound Engineer is responsible for preparing, updating and sharing all Ubongo’s audiovisual dubbing packages and quality control of any and all Ubongo audiovisual adapted content. 

REQUIREMENT:

• Experience in sound engineering, music mixing, and audio production
• Demonstrable voice and music portfolio
• Passion for Ubongo’s vision of bringing localized edutainment to learners across Africa
• Competent using Logic Pro or experienced using other sound software and able to learn Logic pro
• Excellent attention to detail
• Creative and flexible in project management with minimal supervision needed
• Excellent communication skills
• Always looking to learn new skills and willing to help out in areas outside the jobs description
• Interest and passion for finding sustainable, scalable solutions for social impact

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create dubbing scripts for all Ubongo content
• Create backing tracks for music and sound design and effects tracks for dubbing packages of all TV and radio content
• Edit sound files for dubbing packages of TV and radio content
• Mix music, voice, and other audio files for dubbing and adaptation packages as needed
• Organize and update dubbing and adaptation content on hard drives and google drive
• Liaise with the adaptation manager and studio team to ensure smooth processes for content delivery
• Record as needed