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Assistant Sound Technician - Nairobi at Emerge Egress Consulting
Emerge Egress Consulting
September 22, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Role Objective:
Our client as seeking a highly organized and technically skilled professional with hands-on experience in sound engineering, audio-visual systems, and technical troubleshooting. The successful candidate should be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare and connect microphones, DI boxes, mixers, speakers, amplifiers, monitors, processors, cabling, and other audio equipment for productions.
Assist with patching, gain staging, line checks, sound checks, and system testing before going live.
Operate and monitor audio during live productions, broadcasts, recordings, services, and other programmes.
Identify and resolve common audio problems such as feedback, noise, distortion, signal loss, incorrect routing, and faulty connections.
Support microphone management, stage monitoring, recording, playback, and basic post-production workflows.
Assist with the setup and operation of video, lighting, and LED display systems where required.
Handle equipment responsibly during loading, transportation, setup, dismantling, and storage.
Carry out routine equipment checks and report faults, damage, or servicing requirements.
Maintain basic equipment and production records and help keep the technical inventory organised.
Work alongside the wider media and production team to ensure technical requirements are understood and delivered on time.
Key Competencies
Technical troubleshooting
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Teamwork
Reliability
Adaptability
Communication
Time management
Job Specifications and Qualifications
Diploma in Audio Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
At least 4 years of practical experience in sound, AV production, broadcasting, studio work or a similar environment.
Practical experience with live sound systems and digital mixing consoles.
Familiarity with recording and basic audio editing is an advantage.
Our client as seeking a highly organized and technically skilled professional with hands-on experience in sound engineering, audio-visual systems, and technical troubleshooting. The successful candidate should be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare and connect microphones, DI boxes, mixers, speakers, amplifiers, monitors, processors, cabling, and other audio equipment for productions.
Assist with patching, gain staging, line checks, sound checks, and system testing before going live.
Operate and monitor audio during live productions, broadcasts, recordings, services, and other programmes.
Identify and resolve common audio problems such as feedback, noise, distortion, signal loss, incorrect routing, and faulty connections.
Support microphone management, stage monitoring, recording, playback, and basic post-production workflows.
Assist with the setup and operation of video, lighting, and LED display systems where required.
Handle equipment responsibly during loading, transportation, setup, dismantling, and storage.
Carry out routine equipment checks and report faults, damage, or servicing requirements.
Maintain basic equipment and production records and help keep the technical inventory organised.
Work alongside the wider media and production team to ensure technical requirements are understood and delivered on time.
Key Competencies
Technical troubleshooting
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Teamwork
Reliability
Adaptability
Communication
Time management
Job Specifications and Qualifications
Diploma in Audio Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
At least 4 years of practical experience in sound, AV production, broadcasting, studio work or a similar environment.
Practical experience with live sound systems and digital mixing consoles.
Familiarity with recording and basic audio editing is an advantage.