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Chipton Ross

Materials Engineer

Del Rey, CA · On-site

$94.15/hr

Extensive experience with sputtering and evaporation designs and processes to produce optical thin-film based products. * Can be involved in mentoring and training entry level engineers and ...

News 12 / Westchester

ADR Engineer

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$54K - $56K/yr

AMC Global Media is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the ... Prepare Pro Tools projects for Mix/Sound Design; develop/implement macros, templates, short-cuts ...

RESA Power

Switchgear Electrical Engineer

Plant City, FL · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

... sound engineering principles and industry standards. * Create and modify electrical drawings and ... Internship, co-op, or entry-level engineering experience. * Exposure to industrial electrical ...

RESA Power

NY · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

... sound engineering principles and industry standards. * Create and modify electrical drawings and ... Internship, co-op, or entry-level engineering experience. * Exposure to industrial electrical ...

Ardurra

$60 - $80/hr

RVE (an Ardurra company) is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join our team in Pittsburgh ... sound judgment and technical expertise. Education and Experience Requirements: * Bachelors of ...

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How much do entry level film sound engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level film sound engineer in the United States is $69,362.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,500.00 and $78,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Film Sound Engineer vs Assistant Sound Editor?

AspectEntry Level Film Sound EngineerAssistant Sound Editor
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some technical trainingHigh school diploma; some post-secondary training or certification
Work EnvironmentFilm sets, recording studios, post-production facilitiesPost-production studios, editing suites
Industry UsagePrimarily on set during filming and in post-productionPrimarily in post-production editing and sound design

The Entry Level Film Sound Engineer and Assistant Sound Editor roles share similar credentials and work environments, often overlapping in post-production settings. However, the sound engineer focuses more on capturing and mixing sound during filming, while the assistant sound editor supports editing and organizing sound assets in post-production.

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Adjunct Faculty Pool, School of Film and Television Arts

Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, IL • On-site

$5.6K/mo

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Description
In addition to its regular, full-time faculty, Columbia College Chicago hires scholars, creative professionals and other industry-experienced Adjunct Faculty to teach courses on a part-time basis. These positions are not available every semester and are contingent upon student enrollment and the availability of funding.
Qualifications
T o be qualified to teach at the college, candidates must possess a degree at least one level above the level at which they teach, with a terminal degree in the relevant discipline as the preferred credential. In terminal degree programs, faculty members will possess the same level of degree. In occasional cases, demonstrated currency in a specialized discipline and a sustained history of distinguished professional work, compelling creative achievements, or other significant experience in the relevant field may be considered as an alternative to the required degree.
To be qualified to teach at the college, candidates must possess a degree at least one level above the level at which they teach, with a terminal degree in the relevant discipline as the preferred credential. In terminal degree programs, faculty members will possess the same level of degree. In occasional cases, demonstrated currency in a specialized discipline and a sustained history of distinguished professional work, compelling creative achievements, or other significant experience in the relevant field may be considered as an alternative to the required degree.
The School of Film and Television offers courses in Screenwriting, Producing, Directing, Cinematography, Production Design, Editing, Location Sound, Sound Design, Film Color and Finishing, and Film and television theory / history.
To be considered for part-time teaching opportunities in the School of Film and Television, click on the link below to apply. Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references. Further materials, such as official transcripts sent from the degree-granting institution, may be requested at a later date.
Entry level compensation rate for teaching one 3-credit course as of Fall 2026 is $5,635.00. Compensation for courses that carry fewer or more than three credits will be prorated down or up accordingly.
At Columbia, we offer a rewarding work environment for our faculty and staff. We take pride in offering competitive benefits with affordable health, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; commuter benefit program, life, and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage; paid and unpaid leave options; work/life benefits; educational assistance programs; and retirement and financial planning benefits. Click here for more information.
Columbia College Chicago actively promotes access to an expansive array of social and cultural theories, practices and perspectives that are vitally important to the successful delivery of a contemporary creative curriculum and the college's mission to educate students who will author the culture of their times. These principles are essential to the educational experiences of our students, staff, and faculty.
We seek individuals with a demonstrated ability to work with students from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds, and whose creative, scholarly and/or professional work contributes to a rich educational experience consistent with our mission. For more information, please visit: colum.edu/academic-access-and-excellence .
Additional Information:
  • Position subject to a background screening.
  • This is a union position.
  • This is position is overtime ineligible.
    Columbia College Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning civil rights. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

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