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Overview
Sound editors build and refine sound for films, television series, games and multimedia productions, including music, effects, dialogue and the fit between sound and scene.
In job descriptions, look for audio editing software, soundtrack structure, sound-image synchronisation, script analysis, recording sessions, music cue breakdowns, file-based workflows and close work with editors or directors.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Sound editors usually work inside post-production, matching sound choices to picture edits, story rhythm and scene intention. Work may include dialogue, effects, music cues, recording sessions, audio edits, mix preparation and delivery under a production schedule.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes audio editing software, soundtrack structure, script analysis, music genres, copyright handling, file-based workflow, sound-image sync and communication with editors, directors, composers and recording teams.
Salary context
Pay is best read through production scale, schedule pressure, responsibility for final sound, music rights work, recording-session coordination, delivery formats and whether the role covers dialogue, effects, music or all sound areas.
Career paths
Career paths can move from assistant audio editing or music cue work into lead sound editing, sound design, supervising music, dubbing coordination, post-production management or specialist game and film audio.
Good to know
Check whether the advert names the production type, software, dialogue or effects scope, music cue duties, sync requirements, delivery deadlines and collaborators. Clear adverts separate sound editing from live audio operation.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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Occupation group
audio-visual technician (3521.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/36095ccd-c62d-4f1f-8af7-1fd10618b044 |
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| ESCO code | 3521.1.8 |
| ISCO group | 3521 |
| Concept type | Occupation |