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Sound Engineer/Radio Technician

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    Dublin North East Community Communications Co-op Society Ltd.
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    Ref: #CES-2426075
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    NEAR FM 90.3, Northside Civic Ctr, Bunratty Road, Dublin 17, D17 K462
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    No of positions: 2
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    Community Employment Programme
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    19.5 hours per week
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    Community Employment Programme Rates
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    Published On: 22 Dec 2025
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    Closing On: 02 Feb 2026

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.



Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. 

Main Purpose: The primary duty of the Sound engineer is to monitor live programming and studio usage. To assist in the production of programmes live and pre-recorded, ensuring production standards are upheld and facilitate the broadcasting of programmes from venues other than the station’s studios. Time flexibility is a must, as the position involves evening and occasional weekend work.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Live on Air and Outside Broadcastings
	Studio duty – the sound engineer will undertake studio duty shifts where they are responsible for the broadcast output of the station during these shifts. Including lining up pre-recorded material, engineering live programming and studio cleanliness.
	Volunteers – to assist Near FM volunteers in producing and promoting programming to include engineering, editing and podcasting
	Overnight – to load up Near FM’s night-time programming which runs remotely 11.30 pm to 8 am daily.
	Archive – to archive previously broadcast content for the Near Archive website 
	Podcast – to podcast content for the Near FM ‘Listen Again’ website and the NearCast platform
	Outside Broadcast - Provide crew and sound assistance to the OB team by operating the desk and PA system. Liaise with radio manager, outreach officer, promotion staff, presenter, producer and studio duty person in the preparation of OB event.

Essential Education Qualifications and Attainments
 Minimum of Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience needed 
	Ability to use computers to a good standard (word, excel, email, internet, google docs)
	Interest in sound studio 
	Familiarity and interest in audio editing (Adobe Audition an advantage)
	Punctuality, reliability
	Excellent Organisational skills
	Good communication skills including the ability to deal with a wide range of needs and respond to line manager and other staff/volunteers in a  timely manner
	Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise own work to meet agreed objectives. Ability to work as part of a team

Other Desirable Skills, Abilities & Experience
(Not essential as these will be acquired through formal and informal training)
	Knowledge of Near FM programme schedule
	Experience in dealing with community and voluntary organisations.
	Ability to facilitate work of team members
	Support training of individuals and groups
	Empathise with marginalised groups.
	Good user knowledge of equipment and studio settings
	Understanding studio booking procedure
	Podcasting and archiving experience
	Use of portable recording equipment
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