sound recordist

Level of expertise

• Recording technician
• Sound editor
• Video editor
• Computer graphics editor

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate electronic equipment that transmits video conferencing or multimedia presentations
• Set up equipment for scheduled production
• Operate mixing, dubbing, editing machinery and equipment
• Operate audio consoles or computers, tape machines, microphones and sound processing equipment at concerts and live events
• Operate audio-visual or electronic equipment
• Prepare and operate videotape recording and playback equipment and edit video tape after production
• Set up, prepare, operate and adjust audio, recording, editing and reproducing equipment to record, edit and reproduce sound input

Experience and specialization

Specialized audio or video systems

• Computer graphic imagery system
• Electronic music and sound simulators
• Film to video transfer system
• Digital effect sound mastery units
• Digital effect video mastery units
• Computer assisted control editors

Computer and technology knowledge

• 3D graphic software
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• MS Windows

Area of work experience

• Video production

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Transportation provided by employer