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Overview
Audio describers write and speak descriptions of what happens on screen, on stage or at events so blind and visually impaired audiences can follow visual action.
In job descriptions, look for audio-description scripts, live broadcasts, voice-over recording, pronunciation, diction, microphone work, audiovisual equipment, media sources, timing and accessible communication.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Audio describer work makes visual media and live events understandable through spoken description. The role studies scripts or sources, writes concise description and times delivery around dialogue, sound and action.
Skills and specializations
Important skills include writing in a conversational tone, grammar, active listening, voice-over recording, diction, pronunciation, microphone use, audiovisual equipment, synchronisation and adapting voice register to the material.
Salary context
Salary context depends on live or recorded format, preparation time, event length, studio work, broadcast timing, language demands and responsibility for scripting as well as voicing. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Paths can develop from media narration, voice work, accessibility services, broadcasting, script work or studio assistance into live description, recorded audio description, voice-over specialisation or coordination of accessible media output.
Good to know
Check whether the advert covers live events, films, programmes or sports. Clear roles name scripting, timing, recording setup, microphone work, audience accessibility and whether improvisation during live action is expected.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Media and Communication Workers, All Other
27-3099.00
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Occupation group
Announcers on radio, television and other media (2656)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/0dce2f9b-eda5-4dc4-ba74-36eeed8c9a44 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2656.1 |
| ISCO group | 2656 |
| Concept type | Occupation |