RADIO STUDIO MANAGER JOB

Radio studio managers are responsible for maintaining the technical standard of broadcasts by controlling sound in studios and on location. They combine technical and creative skills, working with producers, technicians, presenters and artists to balance and translate all requirements into a pleasing end product. The studio manager interprets the wishes of the producer in a creative and technical capacity to produce the final product.

With advances in digital editing and a move to more multiskilling, some of this work is now performed by producers themselves, but this is still an important role for studio managers on more complicated productions, such as those involving music or drama. Radio studio managers look after the running of the studios, handle all live output.

And are also involved in the final stages of mixing the overall sound of pre-recorded programmes. Work activities include: enabling the successful transmission of a wide range of radio programmes by interpreting and advising on the requirements of the producers and contributors, managing IT systems.

Applying technical skills and knowledge to operate and supervise the use of recording and production equipment and resources, setting up studios and outside broadcasts, recording, editing and mixing sound using manual, digital and computerised techniques. Much of radio work is live, so you must be able to react and think quickly. Be prepared for long and unusual working hours.