Profession audio describer
Audio describers depict orally what happens on the screen or on stage for the blind and visually impaired so that they can enjoy audio-visual shows, live performances or sports events. They produce audio description scripts for programmes and events and use their voice to record them.
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Personality Type
- Social / Enterprising
- Artistic / Social
Knowledge
- Attention to detail
Performs tasks conscientiously and effectively, taking into account all their aspects, no matter how detailed they are.
- Types of media
The means of mass communication, such as television, journals, and radio, that reach and influence the majority of the public.
- Audiovisual equipment
The characteristics and usage of different tools that stimulate the sight and audio senses.
- Pronunciation techniques
The pronunciation techniques to properly and understandably pronounce words.
- Time management
The practices concerning the conscious planning and controlling of the amount of time spent on executing certain tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Communication related to hearing impairment
The phonologic, morphologic and syntactic aspects and characteristics of human communication for individuals affected by hearing impairment.
- Audiovisual products
The different types of audiovisual products and their requirements, such as documentaries, low budget movies, television series, records, CDs, and others.
Skills
- Write voice-overs
Write voice-over commentary.
- Report live online
'Live' online reporting or real-time blogging when covering important events - a growing area of work, especially on national newspapers.
- Support people with hearing impairment
Accompany the hearing-impaired to facilitate communication in various situations, such as training, work or administrative procedures. If necessary, gather information before appointments.
- Integrate content into output media
Compile and integrate media and text content into online and offline systems, such as websites, platforms, applications and social media, for publishing and distribution.
- Write in conversational tone
Write in such a way that when the text is read it seems as if the words come spontaneously and not at all scripted. Explain concepts and ideas in a clear and simple manner.
- Apply grammar and spelling rules
Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.
- Synchronise with mouth movements
Synchronise sound recording with the mouth movements of the original actor.
- Write work-related reports
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.
- Study roles from scripts
Study and rehearse roles from scripts; interpret, learn and memorise lines, stunts, and cues as directed.
- Study media sources
Study various media sources such as broadcasts, print media, and online media in order to gather inspiration for the development of creative concepts.
- Cooperate with colleagues
Cooperate with colleagues in order to ensure that operations run effectively.
- Present during live broadcasts
Present live on political, economic, cultural, social, international or sport events, or host a live broadcast program.
- Listen actively
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, clients, passengers, service users or others, and provide solutions accordingly.