Music editors are people who edit recorded music.
Music editors may earn their money by working as freelancers or as people who work for a client.
Music editors edit recorded music.
They do so by editing the song to remove unwanted sections – background or foreground sounds, dialogue, or lyrics; they also edit to eliminate repeats, or to synchronize the parts of a song or musical piece.
A music editor works with a music team.
The members of a music team can include musicians, engineers, and producers.
Music Editor Job Description
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We're looking for a Music Editor to help us create the perfect soundtrack for our next project. If you have a passion for music and an ear for what will fit with our visuals, we want to hear from you!
Music Editor Duties:
- Works with songwriter or producer to develop and refine recorded music using MIDI or physical instruments
- Identifies and edits music in recording sessions
- Researches, selects, and implements music technologies using professional software
- Performs duties accurately, efficiently, and with attention to detail
- Develops and maintains effective, friendly, and cooperative relationships with co-workers
- Ensures compliance with sanitation, safety, and environmental regulations
Music Editor Responsibilities:
- Assisting Music Director with music selection and outline preparation, as well as coordinating with the director regarding musical and staging requirements
- Editing, mixing, and mastering music, ensuring high-quality musical content is delivered to production crews
- Work with the audio engineer in producing live and prerecorded music, ensuring audio/video synchronization of audio and video tracks
- Gain an understanding of all technical specifications for audio/video recording, comprising, for example, microphones, speakers, cables, and mixers
- Establish audio/visual requirements and determine optimal locations for microphones, speakers, and cables; develop specifications for audio/video equipment
- Maintain and update audio/video operating manual and technical specifications
- Perform other related duties as assigned
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Requirements And Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of proven work experience in a contemporary or classical recording environment
- Knowledge of general music editing programs (Pro Tools, Logic, Equator, etc.)
- Proven knowledge of audio basics, including EQ and compression
At [Company Name], we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to success. We are committed to building a team that reflects our values of fairness and respect for all. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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