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Sound technician, broadcasting/film/video: Typical employers/vacancy sources

Typical employers

Sound technicians of different kinds are required in many different industries including broadcasting (radio or television), live performance (theatre, music, dance), advertising, music production and film. The range of potential employers is large and includes:

• the BBC  ; 
• independent television companies such as Independent Television (ITV) , Channel 4 Television  and Five TV  as well as the vast range of digital television channels;
• commercial and corporate production companies;
• specialist programme makers;
• music industry producers/studios;
• facilities houses - businesses that offer the broadcasting and entertainment industries facilities such as post-production services and audio correction;
• independent radio.

Sources of vacancies

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• Grapevine Jobs  
• Media Bugs  
• Broadcast  
• Ariel  (BBC internal publication);
• PACT Directory of Independent Producers  
• UK Music Jobs  
• national press

Many sound technicians are freelancers and work across different sectors of the sound industry. When searching for employment freelancers do not rely solely on advertised vacancies but make their own contacts through career networking and speculative applications. They attend media events/conventions to network with people in the industry and maintain/develop useful contacts.

Diary management services can be very useful for freelancers. These services put their clients forward for jobs, manage their diaries and ensure prospective employers are aware of their availability. They are often used as a resource for production companies and broadcasters looking for crew members. However, diary services can be very expensive and tend to specialise in different sectors of the industry. Before registering, a freelancer should try to gather advice about the value of the service they are interested in. Diary services can be contacted directly for details of their services and fees. A comprehensive list of diary services can be found on the Skillset: The Sector Skills Council for Creative Media   website.

See also job hunting tips and applications, CVs and interviews.

AGCAS

Written by Lewis Garland, AGCAS

Last updated:

April 2009

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