What a Sound Operator does -

A Sound Operator's job is to record and mix sound of a high quality to accompany visuals that go into the making of material for on-air broadcast. Sound Operators need to be able to choose and mix microphones, adjust audio levels and be skilled at recording onto tape along with having sound computer skills.

Why I like being a Sound Operator -

"I like my job because I get to meet many interesting people and visit some fascinating places - and in the process I help to tell their story to the wider public." Graham Wallace, Sound Operator, TVNZ.

What qualifications do I need to become a Sound Operator?

A course in TV production from a tertiary institution is a pre-requisite to joining the Sound Department.