O*NET-SOC 27-4014.00

Sound Engineering Technicians

Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video, film, television, podcasts, sporting events, and other productions.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production, such as a musical recording or a film.Core7720
Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.Core7722
Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.Core7727
Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combine sounds during the mixing or postproduction stage.Core7729
Set up, test, and adjust recording equipment for recording sessions and live performances.Core18662
Report equipment problems and ensure that required repairs are made.Core7724
Prepare for recording sessions by performing such activities as selecting and setting up microphones.Core7723
Mix and edit voices, music, and taped sound effects for live performances and for prerecorded events, using sound mixing boards.Core7725
Keep logs of recordings.Core7730
Tear down equipment after event completion.Core18660
Synchronize and equalize prerecorded dialogue, music, and sound effects with visual action of motion pictures or television productions, using control consoles.Core7726
Reproduce and duplicate sound recordings from original recording media, using sound editing and duplication equipment.Core7728
Convert video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing or archiving.Core18661
Create musical instrument digital interface programs for music projects, commercials, or film postproduction.Supplemental7731

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 32 examples in 20 categories, 17 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Document management software

Adobe AcrobatHot Technology

Music or sound editing software

Adobe Audition
Audio editing software
Avid Pro Tools
Avid Technology Pro Tools
Musical instrument digital interface MIDI software

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe Creative Cloud softwareHot Technology
Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology

Desktop publishing software

Adobe InDesignHot Technology

Video creation and editing software

Adobe Premiere Pro
Apple Final Cut Pro
Avid Technology audio visual editing software

Operating system software

Apple macOSHot Technology
Cisco IOS
LinuxHot Technology
Microsoft WindowsHot Technology
Real time operating system RTOS software
UNIXHot Technology

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology

Web page creation and editing software

FacebookHot Technology

File versioning software

GitHot Technology

Transaction server software

IBM Middleware

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Process mapping and design software

Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Object or component oriented development software

Oracle JavaHot Technology

Metadata management software

Perforce software

Development environment software

Unity Technologies Unity

Clustering software

VMware

Internet protocol IP multimedia subsystem software

Voice over internet protocol VoIP system software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Select materials or props.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Mix sound inputs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Handling and Moving Objects

Dismantle equipment or temporary structures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Controlling Machines and Processes

Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Operate audio recording equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Working with Computers

Convert data among multiple digital or analog formats.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

Maintain logs of production activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Notify others of equipment problems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 9

Distinct tools0

Level mix

No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.