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How many Sound Control Operator jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 2 Sound Control Operator jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Sound Control Operator do?

Sound engineers work in studios and make recordings of music, speech and sound effects. They may control the sound at events like theatre performances, music concerts and festivals.

Tasks required include:

• Selects subject and conceives composition of picture or discusses composition with colleagues.
• Arranges subject, lighting, camera equipment and any microphones.
• Inserts lenses and adjusts aperture and speed settings as necessary.
• Operates scanning equipment to transfer image to computer and manipulates image to achieve the desired effect.
• Photographs subject or follows action by moving camera.
• Takes, records and manipulates digital images and digital video footage.
• Controls transmission, broadcasting and satellite systems for television and radio programmes, identifies and solves related technical problems.
• Checks operation and positioning of projectors, vision and sound recording equipment, and mixing and dubbing equipment.
• Operates equipment to record, edit and play back films and television programmes.
• Manages health and safety issues.
• Operates sound mixing and dubbing equipment to obtain desired mix, level and balance of sound.
• Maintains, repairs, programs and operates unmanned aircraft to provide aerial photographs and video.

What are the entry requirements for a Sound Control Operator?

There are no set academic requirements although entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades, A levels/H grades and are able to demonstrate proof of pre- entry work experience. A variety of diplomas, degrees and postgraduate qualifications are available. Vocational qualifications in Photography are available at Levels 1,2 and 3.