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Mixing Engineer

Balance and polish recorded tracks for release

$40,000 – $150,000/yr

Mix multitrack recordings into final stereo or surround masters.

Highlights

Common tasks

Balance levels, apply effects, automate mixes, and deliver masters for mastering.

Potential downsides

Subjective client feedback, revision rounds, and hearing fatigue from long sessions.

Skills

WritingStorytellingCreativityPersuasion

Interests

Media & entertainmentCommunicationCreating & designing

Industries

Media

Work style

CreativeCollaborativeIndependentPeople-focused

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