The
following information was compiled from the Berklee College of
Music. To find out more about their programs and majors, visit their
site at http://www.berklee.edu. Click
on one of the links below to learn more about each career listed.
Producer - Recording Studio, Film, TV, and Radio
The producer brings together the various elements of a recording and
works to present them as an artistic whole. He is responsible for matching
artist to repertoire, and overseeing the production of the recorded music. The producer works mostly on a free-lance
basis.
Production Coordinator
The producer's right hand person.
Recording Engineer
The recording engineer operates the sound board and other
electrical equipment during the recording of music. Recording engineers run the recording session. They may also be
responsible for setting up equipment in the studio prior to the session, and discussing with the producer or musical act what
they want they end product to sound like. It is the Engineer's subsequent responsibility to craft a recording that meet the act's
desires. The engineer may also be responsible for mixing down the recorded tracks into the finished product.
Assistant Engineer
The assistant engineer works in the recording studio and is
responsible for assisting the recording engineer with setup, recording tracks, and mixing. He works as directed by the
recording engineer.
Studio Manager/Owner
The studio manager/owner is the person responsible for running
the business of the recording studio and may be sole or partial owner of the business. Studio managers are responsible for
booking acts to record at the studio, scheduling engineers, marketing the studio, and accounting and providing for all the
needs of a professional recording studio. He is also the in-house diplomat, acting as the liaison between engineers and clients and
ensuring client satisfaction, and handling all financial matters with clients.
Other Jobs
Acoustic Consultant
Audio Engineer for Videos
Computer Music Researcher
Acoustician
Composer/Arranger
Consultant
Digital Audio Editor
Educator
Film/Video Sound Designer
Interactive Multimedia Specialist
Jingle Writer
MIDI Pre-Producer
Performer
Product Representative
Studio Musician
Synthesist/Producer
Digital Remastering Engineer
Live Sound Engineer
Manufacturer's Rep/Customer Service
Mastering Engineer
Multimedia Developer
Music/Re recording Mixer (film and video)
Post-production Engineer
Record Company staff
Recording Studio Set Up worker
Sound Technician
Studio Designer
Studio Technician/maintenance
