Ann-Marie De Bettencor

Provide highly advanced audio engineering skills to record and technically produce audio content to meet the highest standards for a variety of output systems. Under broad direction record and mix complex audio for music, studio and field productions as well as very complex high profile multi-episode podcasts using a range of audio production tools and software, displaying a high level of expertise in audio repair and manipulation. Apply a highly creative and original approach to productions contributing to soundscape creation and composition.

Apply highly advanced expertise and technical knowledge to operate and ensure the maintenance of audio production tools and broadcast consoles identifying and solving complex operational and distribution problems as they occur.

Work as part of a team on program production communicating effectively with editorial staff actively contributing ideas to improve production workflows to meet deadlines.

Develop and deliver advanced training to content makers and other operational staff to operate audio and associated equipment, guiding less experienced members of the team to develop their technical and creative capabilities.

RNZ Cadet for one year then promoted to RNZ audio engineer. Panel live broadcasts, worked in MCR. Spent 10 months in the OB store working solely on outside broadcasts. Setting up equipment at external sites, testing and panelling live shows.