LibGuides: Audio Technology and Industry: Careers

Day in the Life Videos

Audio Engineer
From the field: "It's the people I work with. It's just satisfying. When you're around artistic, creative, energetic people, it's infectious." - Kevin Weber, Audio Engineer, Spliggity Fidge
Film Composer
An interview with freelance film composer Shohan Cagle from ConnectEd's "Day in the Life" series.
Foley Artist
Foley artists Alyson Moore, Chris Moriana and mixer Mary Jo Lang discuss the art and craft of creating sounds for movies and TV.
Music Supervisor
Do you pay more attention to the soundtrack than the screen? Discover what it takes to be a Music Supervisor.

Careers for Music Lovers by Sara Royster | February 2015
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition.
Careers in Music, Berklee College of Music
Provides brief descriptions of career paths, many with an alumni interview or YouTube performance video.
Music Industry Job Descriptions
Media Match Magazine (not an academic source). Most useful for providing brief job descriptions. Sources for job description include (but are not limited to) imdb.com, skillset.org and wikipedia.

Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance, 16th Edition, 5-Volume Set by Ferguson Publishing.
Each article offers detailed career information, sidebars, and other user-friendly features, including a new Career Ladder, which shows common career paths for each profession, and Tips for Entry.

This information is taken from College Board's annual publication, Book of Majors:

Major	Career Paths
Music management	business manager recording industry promoter or producer orchestra manager booking agent artist representative or manager music publishing executive or editor television and radio promoter A&R (artist and repertoire) administrator or coordinator studio production manager entertainment lawyer

For more information, visit the websites of these organizations:

Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Accessed September 9, 2022.
Music Directors and Composers
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Accessed September 9, 2022.
Musicians and Singers
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Accessed September 9, 2022.
Broadcast, Sound, and Video Technicians
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Accessed September 9, 2022.

Learning Express Library
Tutorials and e-books to help with job preparation, career advancement, and college readiness, as well as practice tests and a video on how to take a test; includes Job & Career Accelerator: Explore occupations, Find a job, Build resumes and cover letters, Prepare to apply and interview. Learning Express (and not ACC) requires that you register for a free account to access.

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
Industry and professional articles, school planning resources, and skills and career advice.
Vocational Search and Career Collection
Articles from trade and industry magazines and journals.

Articles from trade and industry magazines and journals.