LibGuides: Audio Technology and Industry: Careers

Connect Ed Studios: 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
From the field: “I think to be a film composer, personality is almost as important as musical talent. Write as much music as possible and go see lots of movies.” - Nathan Barr, Film Composer
Foley Artist
A Foley Artist recreates audio effects that match specific actions on screen, by using physical props and recording equipment. Sara Monat, Foley Artist.
Music Supervisor
Description: Music supervisors handle the process of choosing, negotiating, and incorporating pieces of music into visual media, while acting as a liaison between the creative and business ends.

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 This link opens in a new window
Industry and professional articles, school planning resources, and skills and career advice.
Industry and professional articles, school planning resources, and skills and career advice.
Vocational and Career Collection This link opens in a new window
Articles from trade and industry magazines and journals.
Articles from trade and industry magazines and journals.