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Audio Recorder

The job of the audio recorder is to ensure good sound quality on the master tape.

• Is familiar with the recording equipment controls Records to a satisfactory standard

• Draws attention to poor quality of master recordings

• Advises on obtaining new equipment.

Technical Manager

The technical manager is responsible for ensuring that the recording equipment is in the best possible condition, to help maintain consistently good sound quality on tape. He/she also looks after the computers.

Advises on the best equipment at the most economical prices Repairs or gets repaired all electrical equipment

• Advises as to the latest developments that may be of use

• Is familiar with the controls so as to be able to advise others

• Monitors the engineering quality of outgoing tapes

• Carries out annual electrical tests (not statutory tests).

Newsreader

Four readers read the articles selected by the editor. Variety in the voices of the readers adds to the interest of the listener so it is essential that the four readers are different in sound but work as a team. Newsreaders are needed for an hour or so. This is usually on a rota basis.

• Must have a clear voice Must be proficient in reading skills

• Must be at the studio at least a quarter of an hour before reading to scan the news items for misspellings, difficult words etc

• Must be available to read extra stories for the magazine section.

Contributor

Contributors can provide magazine style features. They provide their own features which may be of local interest, or relate to visits, holidays or any other topic, of interest to our listeners. Volunteers also contribute to regular features such as sport, What’s On, thought for the week, and many others. The producer schedules contributions and may edit them to fit into the regular tape.

• Must have a clear voice Must be proficient in reading skills

• Provides material of general interest

• Provides recordings of a satisfactory standard.

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