Sound Engineering Technician – Creative Careers Studio

A sound engineering technician’s daily life involves setting up, operating, and maintaining audio equipment for recording, broadcasting, or live performances. They work closely with producers, musicians, or event coordinators to ensure high-quality sound output and troubleshoot technical issues as needed.

Quiz Matches

What kind of personality tends to excel in this career?

Ideas

Creations

How much this role requires you to be outspoken and in the spotlight.

Independent

Collaborative

How often you’ll have to work with others

Introvert

Extrovert

How often you’ll be coming up with big ideas versus making ideas reality.

Routine

Variety

How much your tasks change day by day

Screen Time

How much of your day is spent working at a desk on a computer.

Average Salary in SC

$45,190

Education Level

Training, on-the-job experience, or an associate’s degree

Alternate Titles

Audio Engineer
Audio Operator
Mastering Engineer
Mixer
Mixing Engineer
Recording Engineer
Sound Editor
Sound Engineer
Sound Technician
Studio Engineer

More Details

Skills

Active Listening
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking

Activities

Working with Computers
Thinking Creatively
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Communicating with Colleagues

Work Styles

Dependability
Attention to Detail
Adaptability/Flexibility
Cooperation
Stress Tolerance

Professional Associations

Audio Engineering Society
Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association
Broadcast Music
Incorporated
Cinema Audio Society

Related High School Courses

Audio, Music, and Performance Courses

Music Theory

Band, Choir, or Orchestra

Recording Arts or Music Production (if available)

Theater

Technology and Engineering Courses

Computer Science

Robotics or Electronics

Audio-Visual Technology

Communication and Media Courses

Media Studies

Film or Video Production

College Majors to Consider

Acoustical Engineering
Audio Engineering
Digital Media Arts
Music Performance
Music Production
Music Technology
Technical Theatre

Jobs, Internships, Apprenticeships

Jobs
Audio/Visual Technician
Recording Studio Assistant
Event Support Staff
Music Store Associate

Internships
Sound Engineering Internship
Live Sound Internship
Broadcasting Internship
Music Production Internship

Apprenticeships
Sound Engineer’s Apprenticeship
Live Sound Technician Apprenticeship
Recording Studio Apprenticeship
Audio Equipment Technician Apprenticeship

Other Learning Opportunities
Online Courses in Sound Engineering
Participate in School or Community Productions
Create a Personal Audio Portfolio
Attend Audio Engineering Workshops and Seminars

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