Careers in Audio

Description

Whether you?re thinking about a career in audio but aren?t sure where to start or you?re already working in the audio industry and looking to advance your career, this book has all of the information you will need to get your audio career on track! Careers in Audio is the definitive career guide for the rapidly growing (and evolving) audio industry. It details job descriptions and career paths, while providing suggested entry avenues and growth opportunities within these paths. Each section includes information on salaries you can expect, potential risks for a given career path, work/life balance, traits and skills valued in the industry, and much more. Best of all, each section includes interviews with successful audio professionals in that field who relate their real-life experiences for your benefit. The book also includes an extensive list of educational facilities, published works, websites, discussion boards, and professional organizations to help you make your audio career search as easy as possible.

CONTENTS:

Introduction

Chapter 1: Why Should You Pursue a Career You Are Passionate About?

Chapter 2: The Electronic Gaming Market

Chapter 3: The Audio Book Market

Chapter 4: The Sound for Picture Market

Chapter 5: The Audio Publishing/Audio Trade Media Market

Chapter 6: The Live Sound Market

Chapter 7: The Broadcast Market

Chapter 8: The Manufacturing/Distribution/Retail Market

Chapter 9: Services to Professional Audio

Chapter 10: Careers in Academia

Chapter 11: Bioacoustics and Audiology

Chapter 12: A Career in Freelancing

Appendix: Additional Resources