Studio Manager at Glow FM 99.1 – Akure

Glow FM 99.1 is recruiting a Studio Manager in Akure, Ondo State, to oversee daily studio operations and ensure that broadcasts and recording sessions run smoothly and professionally. The role requires practical knowledge of studio equipment, audio production and broadcast workflows, as well as strong organisation and team-coordination skills.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate studio bookings, recording sessions and live programme schedules to prevent clashes.
• Check microphones, mixing consoles, headphones, playback systems and communication links before use.
• Monitor audio levels and sound quality during live and recorded programmes.
• Support presenters, producers and guests with studio setup and microphone technique.
• Ensure jingles, advertisements, interviews and other audio materials are prepared for scheduled broadcasts.
• Maintain studio logs, equipment inventories, fault reports and shift handover records.
• Resolve routine operational issues and promptly escalate technical faults to Engineering or ICT.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance with Engineering and confirm that equipment is ready before returning it to service.
• Enforce studio-access procedures, including reception clearance for guests entering the live studio.
• Maintain studio cleanliness, equipment safety and professional conduct.
• Train relevant personnel on studio procedures and proper equipment handling.
• Work with ICT and the digital team to capture clean audio for podcasts, programme highlights and social-media clips.
• Provide regular reports on studio performance, equipment needs and operational challenges.

Qualifications and requirements

• HND, bachelor’s degree or relevant professional training in Broadcasting, Mass Communication, Audio Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience in radio-studio operations, audio production or broadcast technical support.
• Practical knowledge of mixing consoles, microphones, audio routing and broadcast playback systems.
• Proficiency in Adobe Audition, Audacity, Reaper or equivalent audio-editing software.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine studio problems and remain calm during live broadcasts.
• Strong organisational, communication and team-coordination skills, with attention to sound quality, timing, documentation and equipment care.
• Willingness to work scheduled shifts, including weekends and public holidays when required.
• Residence in Akure or willingness to relocate.
• Previous experience supervising a studio or coordinating broadcast personnel is an advantage.