Sound engineering is a field in steady demand. Outside of music, industries such as film, television, gaming and live events require individuals with sound engineering skills. The huge amount of media created needs accompanying audio, such as music, sound effects and voice overs. Individuals who have the necessary technical and artistic skills to assemble, edit, mix and deliver these projects are considered a large market place. Sound engineering skills learned to produce music can be transferred to other industries. Being open to these opportunities is important for sound engineers in 2024. It’s helpful to broaden your horizons beyond music production and consider anywhere where sound interfaces with media. Sound engineering can be a creative practice, but is often a role that enables creators to realise their vision. As such, they serve a valuable role in the wider context of media production.
