MINI KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PARTNERSHIP (MINI-KTP) ASSOCIATE
Broadcast Audio Post-Production Development Project
Job Title: Mini-KTP Associate
Project: Broadcast Audio Post-Production Development
Employer: ROC2 Studios
Location: ROC2 Studios, Wrexham, with occasional attendance at Wrexham University as required.
Hours: 20 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term (13-week Mini-KTP Project)
Proposed Start date: Monday 2 November 2026
Christmas closure: Monday 14 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027
Work resumes: Monday 4 January 2027
Last working day: Friday 19 February 2027
Salary: Hourly contract at £13.45 per hour
Responsible To:
- Company Supervisor: Stephen Jones, ROC2 Studios
- Academic Supervisor: Dr Jason Wooley, Wrexham University
About ROC2 Studios
ROC2 Studios is developing a specialist broadcast audio post-production capability to support television and media production opportunities in North Wales.
Through this Mini-KTP project, the successful Associate will support the development of a dedicated broadcast-compliant Avid Pro Tools workflow and production environment, helping ROC2 Studios develop the technical capability required to support future television commissions and broadcast delivery standards.
About the Mini-KTP
A Mini Knowledge Transfer Partnership (Mini-KTP) is a short, focused innovation project where a graduate works within a business to develop and implement new knowledge, processes and technical capability, supported by university academic expertise.
The Mini-KTP Associate will work closely with ROC2 Studios and Wrexham University, helping to apply specialist knowledge to a practical business challenge and supporting the development of new technical capability within the company.
Job Purpose
To assist ROC2 Studios and Wrexham University in building and integrating a broadcast-compliant Avid Pro Tools audio post-production environment. The Associate will apply sound engineering principles to establish standardized dialogue editing, remote ADR, and signal routing workflows, ensuring the studio meets commercial broadcast delivery standards for regional television commissions.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Associate will:
- Support the delivery of agreed Mini-KTP project objectives and milestones.
- Develop knowledge and practical experience through working with ROC2 Studios and Wrexham University.
- Develop skills in advanced Avid Pro Tools post-production workflows.
- Research and apply relevant broadcast audio best practice.
- Assist with system integration, testing and workflow optimisation.
- Support dialogue editing, ADR and dubbing workflows.
- Work with academic supervisors to apply specialist knowledge to the project.
- Participate in project meetings, reviews and progress discussions.
- Document technical processes, findings and recommendations.
- Present recommendations, outputs and findings to project partners.
- Support knowledge transfer between ROC2 Studios and Wrexham University.
Technical Environment
- Avid Pro Tools
- Metric Halo Audio-over-Ethernet systems
- EuCon control surfaces
- Stream Deck+ control systems
- Source-Connect Pro
- NDI technologies
- Zoom visual talkback systems
- Broadcast audio delivery workflows
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in one of the following or a related discipline: – Audio Engineering
– Music Technology
– Sound Design
– Creative Media Technology
– Broadcast Production
– Film Production
– Digital Media
Essential Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of digital audio production.
- Experience using digital audio software.
- Strong IT proficiency.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage agreed tasks.
- Ability to approach technical problems methodically.
- Ability to produce clear written reports and technical documentation.
- Willingness to develop new technical knowledge and skills.
Desirable Knowledge and Experience
- Experience using Avid Pro Tools.
- Studio recording experience.
- Television or broadcast production experience.
- Knowledge of audio networking.
- Experience working with creative technology projects.
- Understanding of broadcast audio quality standards.
Personal Attributes
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
- Initiative and self-motivation.
- Professionalism.
- Creativity and innovation.
- Attention to detail.
- Collaboration and teamwork.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn.
- A strong work ethic.
- A practical and methodical approach to problem solving.
Benefits
This role offers:
- Practical industry experience within a commercial studio.
- Academic mentoring and support from Wrexham University.
- Hands-on experience with professional broadcast audio systems.
- Experience developing professional audio post-production workflows.
- Exposure to innovation and business development.
- Opportunities to develop technical and professional skills.
- Enhanced employability through participation in a Mini-KTP project.
- Professional networking opportunities within the creative industries sector.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
ROC2 Studios is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or socio-economic background.
Recruitment decisions will be based on the skills, qualifications, experience and suitability of candidates in relation to the requirements of the role.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit:
1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Covering letter (maximum two pages)
The covering letter should explain:
– Your interest in the Mini-KTP project.
– Your relevant technical and academic experience.
– Your experience or knowledge of audio production systems.
– Your interest in broadcast audio and post-production.
– Your career aspirations within the creative industries.
Applications should be submitted to:
Stephen Jones
ROC2 Studios
studio@roc2.co.uk
Closing date: 28th October 2026
Interview date: 29th October 2026
Proposed start date: 2nd November 2026