- Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production, such as a musical recording or a film.
- Prepare for recording sessions by performing such activities as selecting and setting up microphones.
- Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
- Regulate volume level
TV or film sound technician | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Sound technicians are responsible for recording the voices and background noise on TV and film shoots.
TV or film sound technicians typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.
As a TV or film sound technician you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 29,310 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for TV or film sound technician
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29,310 GBP
Average salary for full-time TV or film sound technician
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Salary over time for TV or film sound technician
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27,982 GBP
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28,481 GBP
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29,871 GBP
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32,334 GBP
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32,763 GBP
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33,669 GBP
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26,043 GBP
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a TV or film sound technician and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
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Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
What technical skills do I need?
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Things to highlight for your TV or film sound technician interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
