Also called: SFX Editor
Places and layers sound effects for films, shows, and games.
A sound effects editor layers 15 different sounds to create one punch, syncs footsteps to a character walking, and builds a busy city background for a film scene.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. A bachelor's or associate degree in audio or film sound, then a couple of years as an assistant sound editor before cutting effects.
Ways in: 4-year college, 2-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Audio Engineering.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years). Similar to sound engineering technicians.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI sound generation and smart libraries automate much effects work, cutting junior editor jobs; detailed hero work remains.
Classes: Audio or music technology, Music, Physics (sound), Film/video production CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4014.
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