Recording Engineer Job Description

Recording engineers use a variety of sound recording equipment to produce, record and mix sounds for various productions such as films, television programs, live events, radio broadcasts and music recordings. 

Typical Job Duties

• Operate a variety of sound equipment to produce and edit many different sounds

• Use processing equipment to record, edit and mix sounds

• Edit clarity and improve the sound of instruments and voices

• Combine separate sound recordings to create the appropriate sound for a given situation

• Troubleshoot problems and come up with solutions

• Supervise and delegate tasks to sound technicians and other employees