Production Sound Mixer Jobs

Production Sound Mixer jobs are open across film, television, advertising, and live events, at every level from production assistant to lead mixer and supervising sound editor, with specializations in location recording, boom operation, and post-production audio. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles86
Top stateWashington
Top employerMeta
Top citySeattle, WA
Work type80% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Winter 2027 Audit Intern - Puget Sound
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Winter 2027 Audit Intern - Puget Sound
Baker Tilly Canada
Seattle, Washington
Biotech & Life Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
$25 - $96.6/hr
Hybrid
1,001-5,000

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Sound and Video Technician
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Sound and Video Technician
Washington Drama Society Inc
Washington, District of Columbia
Customer Support
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management

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Freelance Sound Engineer
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Freelance Sound Engineer
Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston
Newton Center, Massachusetts
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production
On-Site
High school
51-200

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Sound Technician (Stage Play)
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Sound Technician (Stage Play)
Direct Message Screenplay
New York, New York
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
Technical Program Management
On-Site

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Private Client Banker - South Sound Market - Puyallup, WA and Surrounding Areas
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Private Client Banker - South Sound Market - Puyallup, WA and Surrounding Areas
JPMorganChase
Puyallup, Washington
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$22.5 - $30.29/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Production Sound Mixer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Meta4 open roles
Live Nation4 open roles
Billingsley Company3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in production sound mixer jobs.

  • Demonstrated experience operating professional multi-track location recording equipment on set
  • Proficiency with wireless microphone systems and RF frequency management
  • Knowledge of audio post-production handoff standards and sound report documentation
  • Ability to operate boom poles and supervise boom operators under time-sensitive production conditions
  • Familiarity with industry-standard digital audio workstations used in location and studio environments
  • Union membership or eligibility such as IATSE Local 695 preferred for major studio productions

Tips for Your Production Sound Mixer Job Search

List your gear inventory on your resume

Production sound mixer postings almost always specify required equipment. Call out the exact makes and models you own or regularly operate, from wireless systems to multi-track recorders, so hiring coordinators can verify compatibility with their production setup at a glance.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists production sound mixer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Tailor your credits to match the production type

A narrative film credit carries different weight on a scripted drama posting than on a reality TV or commercial listing. Reorder your credits page so the most relevant production format appears first, cutting anything that dilutes the focus for that specific role.

Demo your room tone and wild sound samples

Interviewers for location-recording roles often ask about your approach to capturing clean production audio on challenging sets. Bring or link to short audio samples that show your clean dialogue recordings alongside your problem-solving on a noisy location.

Negotiate kit rental as a contract line item

Many production sound mixer agreements separate labor from equipment fees. Know your gear's day rate before salary talks begin, and ask whether the offer includes a kit rental allowance or expects you to absorb equipment costs into a flat day rate.

Get familiar with the specific production workflow before the interview

Ask your contact whether the production runs dual-system sound, what picture format they're shooting, and whether post handles the audio handoff. Showing you've thought through the technical handoff chain positions you as someone who prevents problems rather than just reacts to them.

Production Sound Mixer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most production sound mixers?

Meta, Live Nation, and Billingsley Company are hiring the most production sound mixers right now, with openings concentrated in Washington, California, and Tennessee, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to track with active production slates, so openings at any given company can shift quickly as projects greenlight or wrap.

How many production sound mixer jobs are remote?

About 20% of production sound mixer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote roles concentrated in post-production audio supervision, sound editing, and production coordination rather than on-location recording work, which almost always requires physical presence on set.

How do you become a production sound mixer?

Start by learning the fundamentals of location audio through film school, vocational training, or hands-on practice on student and indie productions. Work up through boom operator and utility sound roles to build set experience and earn department trust. Invest in your own kit over time, build a credit list across multiple formats, and pursue union membership once your career volume supports it.

How do you get hired as a production sound mixer with little experience?

Start as a sound utility or boom operator on low-budget, student, or non-union productions where departments are smaller and you can shadow the mixer directly. Offer to run sound on short films, branded content, or documentary projects to build a credit list. Document every production on your resume with the format, genre, and your specific role so hiring coordinators can see your progression.

What does the production sound mixer interview process look like?

Most interviews begin with a phone or video screen where a production coordinator or department head reviews your credits and asks about your gear package. A technical conversation follows covering your approach to challenging locations, RF management, and post-production handoffs. Some productions ask for a brief practical demonstration or references from past directors of photography or producers who can speak to your on-set presence.

Where can I find and apply to production sound mixer jobs?

You can find and apply to production sound mixer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and equipment, then apply directly to each one that fits your background and availability.

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