Music Editor
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Job Description
Job Description
Music Editor
Arrange, edit, and mix music for films, videos, and other creative works.
They may also create original music compositions, sound effects, and edits to match the demands of specific projects.
Synchronizes the visual aspects of the project with music compositions
Follows the direction of the director and other film executives
Performs minor sound engineering-related activities
Creates new music and edits existing sounds
Stays updated with current musical and sound engineering trends
Compiles film soundtracks
Salary average: $44,000 to $104,000
Salary average: $44,000 to $104,000
Occupational Outlook
Occupational Outlook
Employment outlook of a Music Editor is expected to increase by
8% between 2021 and 2031
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Educational Requirements:
Educational Requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree
also a Audio Technology or Sound Engineering
University of Louisville
University of Louisville
Address: 2301 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40292
Website: https://louisville.edu/
Information on the Major: Computer Music Studios Louisville
Northern Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky University
Address: Nunn Drive Highland Heights, KY 41099
Website: https://www.nku.edu/
Information on the Major: Commercial Music Production Northern Kentucky University
University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts
University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts
Address: 105 Fine Arts Building 465 Rose Street Lexington, KY 40506
Website: https://finearts.uky.edu/
Information on the Major: Electronic Music and Recording Studios University Of Kentucky
Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:
Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:
Attention to detail, the ability to work and communicate with many different kinds of people, and a passion for storytelling through music.
Managing and organizing file, video, and image assets.
They must be able to collaborate with the client and crew to edit and mix music videos.
Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:
Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:
FL Studio
Logic Pro
Cubase
Studio One
Ableton
Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career
Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career
Pros (Positives to this Career)
Pros (Positives to this Career)
Having the opportunity to work with a vast range of musical genres. Expanding your knowledge and understanding of music
Having the opportunity to work on music projects, both local and international.
Getting to work with other Artists, Producers, and Directors.
Cons (Negatives to this Career)
Cons (Negatives to this Career)
Need for Personal Investment in Equipment and Software.
Potential Hearing Damage Over Time due to Loud Environments.
Income irregularity and Project-based Work
Typical Working Conditions For This Career:
Typical Working Conditions For This Career:
Usually working indoors in radio, television, and music recording studios.
Occasionally work outdoors at concerts and other events that require the use of microphones.
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Career Researched By: Drew Selby-Ghansah
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