Audio Recording and Production is a versatile degree that can lead to jobs and careers in many different areas. Visit the department website, watch the videos below, or scroll down and select an option under Related Career Fields to see more information about potential careers you can pursue.
Audio Recording and Production
Related Career Fields
Select a career field below to see some of the various areas it encompasses, types of employers, and some sample occupations.
Creative Roles
Career Areas
- Artist
- Songwriter
- Musician
- Producer
- Film and TV writer
- Merchandise designer
- Stylist
- A&R (Artists and Repertoire) director
- Music supervisor
- Creative director/Music publisher
Employers
- Music publishing firms
- Talent agencies
- Independent/Freelance work
- Record labels
- TV/Film production studios
- Video game designers/Producers
- Merchandising companies
General Information
- Complete entertainment internships.
- Volunteer for industry events and nonprofit benefits.
- Conduct informational interviews with people in jobs of interest, and build a strong network of contacts.
- Organize songwriting sessions with other students.
- Join local entertainment organizations.
- Practice your craft. Sing, write, and play as often as possible.
- Study songs. Listen to a wide variety of genres.
Technical Roles
Career Areas
- Recording studio management
- Audio engineer
- Audio/Sound designer
- Broadcast audio engineer
- Record/Video/TV production crew
- Stage design
- Lighting design
- Radio
Employers
- Record labels
- Recording studios
- Audio equipment manufacturers/Dealers
- TV/Film production studios
- Video game designers/Producers
- Independent/Freelance work
- Audio/Video production companies
General Information
- Work for a campus or local radio station.
- Gain experience by working at a local venue, recording studio, music festival, or by travelling with a tour.
- Produce a local band or artist’s record.
- Work in an audio equipment rental/sales store to learn more about equipment and maintaining it.
- Conduct informational interviews with people in jobs of interest, and build a strong network of contacts.
- Join local entertainment organizations.
Marketing and Promotion
Career Areas
- Radio/Concert promotion
- Digital marketing/New media/Social media
- Marketing
- Public relations/Media relations
- Music journalism
- Event planning
- Sales and distribution
Employers
- Record labels
- Music publishing firms
- Performance rights organizations (PROs)
- Artist management firms
- Corporate marketing/advertising agencies
- Independent/Freelance work
- Media outlets
General Information
- Complete and excel in entertainment internships.
- Volunteer for industry events and nonprofit benefits.
- Work for a campus or local radio station.
- Take courses in marketing, public relations, and others related to entertainment.
- Increase digital marketing and technology skills by taking additional courses in graphic design and web design.
- Promote campus events online through digital marketing and social media.
- Get involved with campus student activity boards or student unions.
- Conduct informational interviews with people in jobs of interest, and build a strong network of contacts.
- Join local entertainment organizations.
- Acquire sales experience inside or outside of the industry.
- Write blogs/articles/press releases for school publications, events, and student organizations.
Join Organizations
Being active in both student and professional organizations can help boost your career. You'll have the opportunity to network with and learn from peers, mentors, and professionals. Working within these groups helps build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. You'll gain hands-on experience, showing employers your proactive attitude and commitment to growth, making you a stronger job candidate.
Student Organizations
Check out the organizations listed below, search Laker Life, or talk with a Career Coach to find others.
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General Guidelines and Strategies
- Finding positions in the music industry requires a combination of talent, training, connections, and some luck. Perseverance is required!
- As an undergraduate, gain as much experience as possible, paid or unpaid, through college and local organizations.
- Confidence, personality, a positive attitude, and a love of music are important to success in many arenas of music.
- Learn basic tools of self-promotion.
- Performers often travel frequently and should be flexible regarding their work schedules.
- Organize songwriting sessions with other students.
- Join local entertainment organizations.
- Practice your craft. Sing, write, and play as often as possible.
- Study songs. Listen to a wide variety of genres.
- Work for a campus or local radio station.
- Work in an audio equipment rental/sales store to learn more about equipment and maintaining it.
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