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Freelance Film Sound Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Sound Designer

Oxford, MS · On-site

$22.55 - $33.83/hr

The Department of Theatre & Film Job Summary: Supervises a sound design area at a Research I ... support for audio engineering for each event in the department's production facilities.

Freelance: Nuke - Chicago

Chicago, IL · On-site

$64.75 - $73/hr

... film projects * A solid reel showing a wide range of shots and a creative eye * Excellent ... Programming and coding experience and knowledge * Experience with Hiero, Shotgun, After effects ...

... film projects * A solid reel showing a wide range of shots and a creative eye * Excellent ... Programming and coding experience and knowledge * Experience with Hiero, Shotgun, After effects ...

Freelance: Nuke - New York

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$600 - $900/day

... film projects * A solid reel showing a wide range of shots and a creative eye * Excellent ... Programming and coding experience and knowledge * Experience with Hiero, Shotgun, After effects ...

Thin Film Engineers will be exposed to optical coating design, generation of detailed manufacturing ... Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company ...

Thin Film Engineers will be exposed to optical coating design, generation of detailed manufacturing ... Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company ...

Coordinate and communicate with outside publishers, film makers, freelancers, studios, and creative ... Engineer to determine and achieve the desired direction and sound for a given production ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance film sound engineer in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Music Engineer - Freelance

United Front Street Network

Sunrise, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


Job description

Sound engineer job profile and description:
The sound engineer is the one who is responsible for operating the machinery and equipments. He/She needs to operate the functions related to broadcasting, recording and amplification of sound.
Sound engineer duties and responsibilities:
  • Confer with producers, performers, and others in order to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production such as a musical recording or a film.
  • Mix and edit voices, music, and taped sound effects for live performances and for prerecorded events, using sound mixing boards.
  • Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
  • Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
  • Reproduce and duplicate sound recordings from original recording media, using sound editing and duplication equipment.
  • Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, then combine sounds later during the mixing or post-production stage.
  • Set up, test, and adjust recording equipment for recording sessions and live performances; tear down equipment after event completion.
  • Synchronize and equalize prerecorded dialogue, music, and sound effects with visual action of motion pictures or television productions, using control consoles.
  • Create musical instrument digital interface programs for music projects, commercials or film post-production.
  • Keep logs of recordings.
  • Prepare for recording sessions by performing activities such as selecting and setting up microphones.
  • Report equipment problems, and ensure that required repairs are made.