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Audio Engineer

Capture and shape sound in recording studios

$35,000 – $120,000/yr

Record, edit, and mix audio for music, film, and broadcast productions.

Highlights

Common tasks

Set up microphones, record sessions, edit tracks, and collaborate with producers on sound.

Potential downsides

Long session hours, hearing damage risk, and studio closures reducing opportunities.

Skills

WritingStorytellingCreativityPersuasion

Interests

Media & entertainmentCommunicationCreating & designing

Industries

Media

Work style

CreativeCollaborativeIndependentPeople-focused

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