Sound Engineer Job Description Template

Job title

Sound Engineer

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable sound engineer to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will set up microphones and recording equipment, record sessions and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Set up microphones and recording equipment
• Record sessions
• Edit audio tracks
• Mix and balance sound
• Master final recordings
• Run live sound for events
• Maintain audio equipment
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Postsecondary nondegree award or equivalent training
• Working knowledge of recording techniques and mixing and mastering
• Critical listening and patience
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• Avid Pro Tools certification
• Audio engineering certificate
• Dante certification
• Experience with pro Tools, Logic or Ableton

Skills

• Digital audio workstations
• Microphone selection
• Signal flow
• Live sound
• Communication
• Calm under pressure

Work environment and schedule

Engineers work in recording studios, film sets, broadcast facilities, theaters and concert venues. Hours are irregular, with nights and weekends, especially for live sound.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.