Sound Editors


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Sound Editors

Sound Editors - Working Conditions

In a typical work setting, sound engineering technicians:

Interpersonal Relationships

  • Have a medium level of social contact.
  • Often work as part of a team.
  • Communicate by telephone, e-mail, and in person on a daily basis. They also write letters and memos, but less frequently.
  • Have some responsibility for the work done by other workers.

Physical Work Conditions

  • Usually work indoors in radio, television, and music recording studios. Occasionally work outdoors at concerts and other events that require the use of microphones.
  • May work in an enclosed sound booth when at an outdoor event.
  • Are often exposed to noise levels and sounds that might be loud or distracting.
  • Work close to others, such as within a recording studio or in a sound booth.

Work Performance

  • Must fully complete and be exact in their work so that performers will not have to re-record their work. Errors cost performers or recording studios money.
  • Make decisions on a daily basis that affect their employer and clients.
  • Work in a highly competitive environment and meet strict daily deadlines.
  • Set most of their daily tasks and goals without talking to a supervisor first.
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  • Often repeat the same physical and mental tasks.

Hours/Travel

  • Usually work more than 40 hours per week to meet deadlines.
  • Generally work an irregular schedule that changes with production demands.
  • May work weekends or nights, if working for stations that broadcast programs live.
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.