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As an audio engineer, sometimes called a sound engineer, you’ll use your technical skills to effectively record live audio or produce sound for creative projects, audio products and events. Find out what you could be working on day to day as an audio engineer, how your career might progress and what you should study or do to succeed in this field.
Building a good network of contacts and developing a range of skills is important for your career to progress in this field.
It’s likely your first job will be as a runner or an assistant, and progression will depend on where you work. It’s common for audio engineers to specialise in areas such as live events, studio, broadcasting or advertising. With experience you could be promoted to chief sound engineer for a theatre or venue, for example, or become a studio manager.
As an experienced sound engineer you might decide to work with clients on a freelance or consultant basis.
Technologies and techniques are constantly developing in this industry, so you’ll need to keep up to date through continual professional development activities. Larger employers might provide in-house training, but as a freelancer you’ll need to be proactive and drive your own learning and training.
Professional organisations such as the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Communications and Theatre Union (Bectu) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) are good sources of networking, training and development opportunities.
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