What is a sound assistant and how to become one

Key steps to become a sound assistant

1. Explore sound assistant education requirements

   Most common sound assistant degrees

   Bachelor's

   64.4 %

   Associate

   20.7 %

   High School Diploma

   7.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific sound assistant skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Sound Effects	24.09%
   Pro Tools	20.64%
   Audio Equipment	10.81%
   Sound Systems	10.70%
   FOH	9.80%

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3. Complete relevant sound assistant training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New sound assistants learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a sound assistant based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real sound assistant resumes.

4. Research sound assistant duties and responsibilities

   • Administrate sound management system utilizing analog & digital consoles in a smaller environment.
   • Initiate multimedia using LCD projectors & PowerPoint

5. Prepare your sound assistant resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your sound assistant resume.

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6. Apply for sound assistant jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a sound assistant job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams