Music Engineer - Freelance
Sunrise, FL · On-site
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 ...
Music Engineer - Freelance
Sunrise, FL · On-site
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Mentors, leads and/or provides tactical guidance on projects to interns and freelance videographers ... Evaluates and arranges for project's art and technical needs, i.e., sound effects, graphics ...
Mentors, leads and/or provides tactical guidance on projects to interns and freelance videographers ... Evaluates and arranges for project's art and technical needs, i.e., sound effects, graphics ...
Freelance Video Editor
Manhattan, NY · On-site +1
... the best freelance editors to help us create custom videos for clients ranging in size from ... Create and customize pro After Effects graphics * Chose awesome music, SFX, and sound bytes
Freelance Video Editor
Manhattan, NY · On-site +1
... the best freelance editors to help us create custom videos for clients ranging in size from ... Create and customize pro After Effects graphics * Chose awesome music, SFX, and sound bytes
Freelance Video Editor
Manhattan, NY · Remote
... the best freelance editors to help us create custom videos for clients ranging in size from ... Create and customize pro After Effects graphics * Chose awesome music, SFX, and sound bytes
Freelance Video Editor
Manhattan, NY · Remote
... the best freelance editors to help us create custom videos for clients ranging in size from ... Create and customize pro After Effects graphics * Chose awesome music, SFX, and sound bytes
Utilize software such as Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop,) to create ... sound design, and graphic sensibilities.
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Utilize software such as Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop,) to create ... sound design, and graphic sensibilities.
Freelance Motion Designer / Editor
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
If you're fluent in After Effects , Premiere Pro , and Adobe Creative Suite , and you love crafting ... Incorporate sound design and pacing to enhance visual impact. Ensure deliverables meet brand ...
Freelance Motion Designer / Editor
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
If you're fluent in After Effects , Premiere Pro , and Adobe Creative Suite , and you love crafting ... Incorporate sound design and pacing to enhance visual impact. Ensure deliverables meet brand ...
Freelance Motion Designer / Editor
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
If you're fluent in After Effects , Premiere Pro , and Adobe Creative Suite , and you love crafting ... Incorporate sound design and pacing to enhance visual impact. Ensure deliverables meet brand ...
Freelance Motion Designer / Editor
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
If you're fluent in After Effects , Premiere Pro , and Adobe Creative Suite , and you love crafting ... Incorporate sound design and pacing to enhance visual impact. Ensure deliverables meet brand ...
This role is ideal for a freelance filmmaker looking to transition into a full-time position within ... music, sound effects, and licensed media) to match creative direction, including initial color ...
This role is ideal for a freelance filmmaker looking to transition into a full-time position within ... music, sound effects, and licensed media) to match creative direction, including initial color ...
This role is ideal for a freelance filmmaker looking to transition into a full-time position within ... music, sound effects, and licensed media) to match creative direction, including initial color ...
This role is ideal for a freelance filmmaker looking to transition into a full-time position within ... music, sound effects, and licensed media) to match creative direction, including initial color ...
Digital Content Creator
Manhattan, NY · On-site
This role is ideal for a freelance filmmaker looking to transition into a full-time position within ... music, sound effects, and licensed media) to match creative direction, including initial color ...
Digital Content Creator
Manhattan, NY · On-site
This role is ideal for a freelance filmmaker looking to transition into a full-time position within ... music, sound effects, and licensed media) to match creative direction, including initial color ...
Digital Content Creator
Manhattan, NY · On-site
This role is ideal for a freelance filmmaker looking to transition into a full-time position within ... music, sound effects, and licensed media) to match creative direction, including initial color ...
Digital Content Creator
Manhattan, NY · On-site
This role is ideal for a freelance filmmaker looking to transition into a full-time position within ... music, sound effects, and licensed media) to match creative direction, including initial color ...
... and technically sound content across multiple platforms for Fox News entities. As a highly ... Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and After Effects. * Knowledge of Boris and Red Giant plug-ins. * A ...
... and technically sound content across multiple platforms for Fox News entities. As a highly ... Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and After Effects. * Knowledge of Boris and Red Giant plug-ins. * A ...
Freelance Video Editor
New York, NY · On-site
... and technically sound content across multiple platforms for Fox News entities. As a highly ... Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and After Effects. * Knowledge of Boris and Red Giant plug-ins. * A ...
Freelance Video Editor
New York, NY · On-site
... and technically sound content across multiple platforms for Fox News entities. As a highly ... Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and After Effects. * Knowledge of Boris and Red Giant plug-ins. * A ...
Advanced proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro/After Effects * In-depth understanding of broadcast ... Working knowledge of motion graphics, color grading, or sound design To Apply: Submit your resume ...
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Advanced proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro/After Effects * In-depth understanding of broadcast ... Working knowledge of motion graphics, color grading, or sound design To Apply: Submit your resume ...
Multimedia Producer, Editor
Detroit, MI · On-site
$63K/yr
Evaluates and arranges for project's art and technical needs, i.e., sound effects, graphics ... The ability to provide tactical guidance to freelance staff. Excellent communications skills and ...
Multimedia Producer, Editor
Detroit, MI · On-site
$63K/yr
Evaluates and arranges for project's art and technical needs, i.e., sound effects, graphics ... The ability to provide tactical guidance to freelance staff. Excellent communications skills and ...
The Freelance Audio Network Operator and Podcast Production Operator will provide technical ... sound, inserting music beds, soundbites, and other effects, adding markers for ad insertion, and ...
The Freelance Audio Network Operator and Podcast Production Operator will provide technical ... sound, inserting music beds, soundbites, and other effects, adding markers for ad insertion, and ...
The Freelance Audio Network Operator and Podcast Production Operator will provide technical ... sound, inserting music beds, soundbites, and other effects, adding markers for ad insertion, and ...
The Freelance Audio Network Operator and Podcast Production Operator will provide technical ... sound, inserting music beds, soundbites, and other effects, adding markers for ad insertion, and ...
Creative video producer
Manhattan, NY · On-site
... effects . * Manage video editing, color correction/grading, sound design, audio mixing and final ... Collaborate with senior stakeholders, subject matter experts, agencies and freelancers. * Manage ...
Creative video producer
Manhattan, NY · On-site
... effects . * Manage video editing, color correction/grading, sound design, audio mixing and final ... Collaborate with senior stakeholders, subject matter experts, agencies and freelancers. * Manage ...
... and sound effects. * Exhibit grace under pressure while managing multiple concurrent projects ... Review all host read ads and provide prompt, constructive feedback to freelance writers. * Cast ...
... and sound effects. * Exhibit grace under pressure while managing multiple concurrent projects ... Review all host read ads and provide prompt, constructive feedback to freelance writers. * Cast ...
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$23.52 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$14.90 - $25.57
31% of jobs
The median wage is $32.14 / hr.
$25.57 - $36.23
31% of jobs
$36.23 - $46.90
4% of jobs
$56.23 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$46.90 - $57.56
10% of jobs
$57.56 - $68.23
9% of jobs
$68.23 - $78.89
5% of jobs
$78.89 - $89.55
0% of jobs
$89.55 - $100.22
8% of jobs
$100.22 - $110.88
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How much do freelance sound effects jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance sound effects 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.
What is a freelance sound effects artist?
Freelance sound effects artists are independent professionals who create, record, edit, and provide sound effects for various media projects such as films, video games, commercials, and podcasts. They work on a project-by-project basis rather than being employed full-time by a single company. Their responsibilities often include sourcing or recording original sounds, manipulating audio files, and collaborating with other creatives to enhance the audio experience of a production.
What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a freelance sound effects artist?
To thrive as a Freelance Sound Effects Designer, you need a solid understanding of audio production, sound design principles, and an ear for detail, often supported by a background in music, audio engineering, or related fields. Mastery of digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Pro Tools or Ableton Live, as well as proficiency with sound libraries and field recording equipment, is essential. Creativity, reliability, and effective communication help you meet client needs and collaborate with production teams. These skills ensure that you can deliver high-quality, original sound assets that elevate multimedia projects and satisfy client expectations.
What challenges do freelance sound effects artists face when working with remote clients, and how can they be addressed?
Freelance sound effects professionals often encounter challenges such as unclear client expectations, communication delays, and managing feedback remotely. To address these, it's helpful to establish clear project briefs, set up regular check-ins, and use collaborative platforms for sharing and revising audio files. Being proactive in clarifying requirements and timelines, as well as maintaining organized records of revisions, can greatly improve workflow and client satisfaction.
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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:
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.