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Sound Editor/Engineer

Overview

Sound editors carry out sound edits and operate equipment to synchronise sound elements with pictures.

Description

  • Verify copyright clearances for sound materials.
  • Perform sound editing, foley and automated dialogue replacement on professional equipment.
  • Perform sound mixing to blend sound elements for coherent, high-quality sound output.
  • Test sound equipment before broadcasting, recording or live events.
  • Check that sound equipment meets required technical specifications, frame rates and audio formats.

Entry requirements

  • A Higher NITEC in Cinematography is required.
  • Start building your sound library as soon as possible - take time to research and create your own collection of audio elements.

Salary

$3,100 – 4,100

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

Sounds play a huge part in storytelling. Pay attention to scenes and how different sound qualities can evoke specific emotions from audiences.

What to expect

You may work in editing studios or onsite depending on production needs. To do well, master recording, editing, dialogue, ADR, foley, and music workflows.

Soft
skills

Creative Thinking

Possess creativity to develop innovative sound concepts and audio solutions.

Communication

Able to explain technical ideas effectively and collaborate with directors, producers, and creative teams.

Decision making

Skilled in choosing appropriate audio elements, equipment settings, and techniques to create impactful soundscapes.

Sound Design and Creation

Ability to create unique sounds that produce immersive media experiences.

Sound Editing and Mixing

Skilled in refining audio tracks to achieve clarity, balance, and maximum impact.

Sound Recording Operations

Able to capture clean, high-quality sound using various microphones and recording techniques.

Hard
skills

Frequently asked questions

Sound editing involves collecting and selecting sounds needed for a film. Sound mixing happens after collection - blending all audio elements together for the final soundtrack.

For big-budget films, it usually involves multiple people with different roles in finding, recording, and selecting suitable sounds. The lead sound editor oversees sound design and assigns tasks.

Having a sound library saves time, ensures consistency, and allows customisation to meet production needs.

Common tools include digital audio workstations, audio interfaces, professional microphones and headphones, and studio monitors for accurate sound reproduction.

They work across various media including films and television, music production, live events, and video games - each requiring different audio approaches.