How to Become a Studio Engineer
A studio engineer sets up and maintains equipment inside studios inside the recording, movie or video industry. He operates equipment that deals with music, sound effects or voices. He works with tools and technology that records, mixes, synchronizes or reproduces sounds. The result of his work can be found on a CD, sporting arena, theater, video or movie. According to the Occupational Information Network, a studio engineer may also be known as a sound engineering technician. According to the May 2008 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics Survey program, studio engineering technicians earned an average salary of $53,110. If you are a mechanical person with a keen ear interested in electronics, then you may want to consider becoming a studio engineer.
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Make the most out of high school. According to the BLS, if you are interested in becoming a studio engineer and are still in high school, take courses in computers, physics, math and electronics. Join the audiovisual club where you may receive training or learn more about the trade. According to Collegeboard.com, you may also gain experience by volunteering to help your school's music or theater arts department with sound work.
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Get a degree. According to the BLS, most recent job entrants received an associate or bachelor's degree. Postsecondary education is not always required for entry-level positions. However, most sound engineering technicians attend vocational programs that may take a year or less to complete.
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Get experience. Some employers may overlook educational lack for a level of experience. Working as an assistant can help get a job candidate hired for an entry-level position. If you are interested in working in Hollywood, look for an apprenticeship, according to Collegeboard.com. The motion picture industry hires apprentice editorial assistants who gain experience and work their way up into higher level skilled jobs, according to the BLS. Employers in this industry hire experienced freelance studio engineers. Reputation and perseverance are important qualities that provide an edge over keen competition.
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Continue your education. With rapidly changing technology, becoming familiar with emerging machines, equipment and tools can make a studio engineer more marketable toward employers, according to the BLS. Some private software companies offer certification on their products.
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References
- Occupational Information Network: Sound Engineering Technicians
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and Radio Operators
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics Survey Program, May 2008: Sound Engineering Technicians
- Collegeboard.com: Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians
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