1. Audio Careers within Media Production
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2. Radio
Radio Broadcast Presenter – A Presenter of a Radio Channel has to attain the skills of being able to control the levels of sound and feedback coming from the Microphone when either recording Live or not, also to be able to using professional DJ mixing decks to fade in and fade out either requested or set music playlists on air. Some key personal skills are acquired within this career position is to be well outspoken and to maintain great conversations to keep the listeners entertained, this is an important aspect because of the variety of inside jobs the radio presenter beholds, as much as presenting to the listeners primarily as a presenter you also will need the ability to conduct interviews on air and to be able to broadcast any information whether regarding sport, traffic information locally and any news updates within mainstream media. You can learn and gain Diplomas in educational courses on how to become a presenter/disc jockey (DJ) throughout colleges and universities and specialist learning associations relating to the Radio Industry. Being a Radio Presenter is working within studio grounds but you may be eligible to be transferred depending on your status and importance of being a presenter. One major name of being a radio presenter is the notorious Charlie Sloth, DJ & Radio Presenter for BBCR1X (BBC Radio 1 Xtra) Charlie success comes from bringing the underground UK Hip-Hop, Grime & Rap Genres to the airwaves on his late night Rap Show lives on Fridays & Saturdays weekly, taking over the grandfather of UK Rap Tim Westwood.

3. Radio Cont.
Podcast Producer – As a Podcast Producer you maintain the role of managing, recording, editing & transmitting podcasts focusing on the sound quality of the broadcast. Podcast Producer’s also have to ensure the host isn’t concerned about the administration or technical side of the podcast, however in some circumstances the Podcast Producer may also have the role as the host as well. Some skills are required to hold this position such as having extensive experience in sound editing and knowledge of how sound and wavelengths coerce and to have the intelligence of how to source and control sound equipment. There are no specific qualifications required to be a podcast producer but there are courses within the role you can take via Creative Skills Set. The most efficient route to understand the roles of a podcast producer would to be start as an independent podcaster to gain the experience of having the gratitude of being your own personal podcast.

4. TV Production
Foley Artist – One specific element of audio in post production is having the role as a Foley Artist, Foley is initiating sounds that couldn’t be recorded in mid-production, Foley is adding all the little un-dialogued scripted sounds during post-production, this skill is attained by being a creative individual, using one’s creativity and figuring out what sounds can imitate the specific sound and then add into the post-production, using Foleys helps bring the production to life and focuses on all aspects of sound. Foley is usually practised inside a studio due to the minimal background noise and having EQ’s available to mix and render the sounds. No qualifications are required to become a Foley Artist except from creating a personal portfolio to be able to sell yourself to production companies that are in search for new Foley artists. Sound Editor – Being a Sound Editor you carry the role of Audio Editing, adjusting, mixing and rendering the soundtrack for the production and assembling all sound pieces in preparation for the production. Sound Editors work with the live recordings or synthetic Foley sounds created in the studio and masters all the tracks to the highest definition in post-production. A few basic qualifications are needed to pursue a career in Sound Editing, having thorough knowledge of Sound Editing Software most common software's include programs like Logic Pro X & FL Studio. This operation is also withheld inside a studio due to certain equipment not being mobile.

5. Games Development
Audio Engineer - The Audio Engineer creates the soundtrack for a game. This might include music, sound effects to help emphasise the game action (such as gunshots & explosions), character voices (unless if voiced) and other expressions, spoken instructions, and ambient sound effects, such as crowd noise, vehicles and rain. As a Audio Engineer you are responsible for sourcing all of the sounds used within the development either using real recorded sounds and mix and master to improve the desired sound. There are specific qualifications to become a Audio Engineer for Games Development however having higher education degree(s) in music composition and production and any experience in recording, editing and performing music can be very helpful if the chosen route is to work for a games company. Some key factors to become a successful audio engineer is to maintain a few of these personality features such as: to show great creativity and resourcefulness, a range of style and a love of games overall. The work undergoing as an Audio Engineer workplace would be within a studio because of the equipment resources not being very mobile. Sound Designer – As a sound designer you establish the overall aesthetic of the featured product however as a games designer you do not work from a single scripted rather than creating an auditory world using sound. Sound Designers may be hired by production producers to work in studios as a freelance artist, identifying key participants within the game and to help evolve the atmosphere by using their creativity skills in feature sound designing. There are a few recommended qualifications for this particular role such as gaining a degree is game design and possibly recording arts. You must be responsible for supervising the creation for audio aspects within the game. This production method is always placed within studios prior to the importance of sound quality.

6. Where Can I Apply?
Radio Presenter / DJ Online Applications: Jobs As a Foley Artist: Jobs within Sound Editing: Jobs as an Audio Engineer: -