Occupation Profile

Sound Engineering Technicians

(SOC Code : 27-4014)

in California

Operate machines and equipment to record, synchronize, mix, or reproduce music, voices, or sound effects in sporting arenas, theater productions, recording studios, or movie and video productions.

Employers are usually looking for candidates with Post secondary vocational training .

Occupational Wages

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Area	Year	Period	Hourly Mean	Hourly by Percentile
				25th	Median	75th
California	2012	1st Qtr	$36.36	$20.29	$30.44	$42.21

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Occupational Projections of Employment (also called "Outlook" or "Demand")

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Area	Estimated Year-Projected Year	Employment		Employment Change		Annual Avg Openings
		Estimated	Projected	Number	Percent
California	2010 - 2020	4,200	4,700	500	11.9	170

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Industries Employing This Occupation (click on Industry Title to View Employers List)

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Industry Title

Number of Employers in State of California

Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of California

Motion Picture and Video Industries

6,338

38.3%

Sound Recording Industries

2,157

14.1%

Radio and Television Broadcasting

1,749

8.5%

Independent Artists/Writers/Performers

5,306

3.2%

Computer Systems Design and Rel Services

9,933

2.8%

Religious Organizations

25,283

2.3%

Software Publishers

256

1.2%

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Training Programs (click on title for more information)

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Program Title

Communications Technology/Technician

Recording Arts Technology/Technician

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Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.)

Synchronize and equalize prerecorded dialogue, music, and sound effects with visual action of motion pictures or television productions, using control consoles.

Keep logs of recordings.

Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.

Create musical instrument digital interface programs for music projects, commercials, or film postproduction.

Report equipment problems and ensure that required repairs are made.

Tear down equipment after event completion.

Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production, such as a musical recording or a film.

Reproduce and duplicate sound recordings from original recording media, using sound editing and duplication equipment.

Prepare for recording sessions by performing activities such as selecting and setting up microphones.

Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combine sounds later during the mixing or postproduction stage.

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Top Skills used in this Job

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others` actions.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

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Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.)

Independence - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions.

Relationships - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment.

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Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.)

Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Artistic - Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

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