Sound Engineer
19AI EXPOSURE TODAY19
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST64%
NOT A FORECAST64%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £35,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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Sound Engineer
Sound engineers are the unsung heroes of the music and entertainment industry, expertly crafting the auditory experience that shapes our emotional connection to media. In the UK, where music and film industries thrive, sound engineers play a pivotal role in ensuring that every note, dialogue, and sound effect resonates perfectly with audiences worldwide.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (19), and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
Abbey Road StudiosIconic recording studio known for its rich history and high-profile clients.
The Royal Albert HallPrestigious venue hosting a variety of live performances and events.
Metropolis StudiosLeading recording studio in London, offering state-of-the-art facilities.
BBC StudiosPart of the BBC, involved in producing audio and visual content.Live NationGlobal leader in live entertainment, producing concerts and events.