Sound Editor Jobs

Sound editor jobs are open across film, television, gaming, and podcasting, at every level from assistant editor to supervising sound editor, with specializations in dialogue editing, Foley editing, and ADR editing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles87
Top stateWashington
Top employerMeta
Top citySeattle, WA
Work type81% 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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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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Live Sound Engineer & Live Stream Engineer
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Live Sound Engineer & Live Stream Engineer
Temple B'nai Jeshurun
Short Hills, New Jersey
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production
On-Site

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Sound Editor 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 sound editor jobs.

  • Proficiency in Pro Tools at an advanced level with knowledge of current versions
  • Experience with iZotope RX for noise reduction and audio restoration
  • Demonstrated credits in dialogue editing, Foley editing, or ADR editing
  • Knowledge of sync workflows, picture lock processes, and delivery specifications
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced post-production environment
  • Bachelor's degree in audio production, film sound, or a related field preferred

Tips for Your Sound Editor Job Search

Tailor your reel to the format

A reel built for feature film dialogue editing won't land you a podcast role, and vice versa. Cut format-specific reels that match the job posting you're targeting, whether that's broadcast, gaming, or scripted narrative.

List your DAW versions precisely

Employers screen for Pro Tools versions, iZotope RX builds, and specific plugin suites. Listing 'Pro Tools' without a version number costs you interviews. Name the exact builds you work in daily so your resume passes the technical filter.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Target credits over company names

Sound editors are often hired because of what they've worked on, not where they've worked. Lead your resume with notable credits in the same genre or format as the posting, placing project titles above employer names.

Prepare a technical walkthrough for your interview

Many sound editor interviews include a session review where you're asked to walk through your editorial decisions on a specific scene. Practice explaining your noise reduction choices, sync decisions, and edit rhythm out loud before the interview.

Negotiate your rate against the project budget

Sound editor compensation is tightly tied to union scale on guild projects and production budget on independent ones. Know whether the posting falls under IATSE, MPSE, or non-union terms before you name a number, so your ask is grounded in the right frame.

Sound Editor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most sound editors?

The companies hiring the most sound editors right now include Meta, Live Nation, and Billingsley Company, with the largest share of openings in Washington, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Post-production houses and streaming content studios tend to drive the highest volume of open roles.

How many sound editor jobs are remote?

About 19% of sound editor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the spread of cloud-based post-production workflows. Dialogue editing and podcast audio work tend to be the most remote-compatible sub-areas, while Foley and ADR editing almost always require on-site studio access.

How do you become a sound editor?

Start by building proficiency in a professional digital audio workstation, particularly Pro Tools, through formal education or self-directed practice. Work as a sound assistant or editorial assistant on short films or independent productions to accumulate credits. Develop a focused reel that demonstrates clean dialogue edits and sync accuracy, then pursue assistant editor roles at post-production facilities to build toward a full sound editor title.

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

Focus on accumulating credits in short films, student productions, or podcast projects where you can take full editorial ownership, since employers evaluate your decision-making on actual material. Offer to work on low-budget projects at reduced rates in exchange for prominent credit. Networking within post-production communities and assisting experienced sound editors on larger projects will expose you to professional workflows and lead to referrals faster than submitting cold applications alone.

What does the sound editor interview process look like?

Most sound editor interviews begin with a conversation about your credits, the formats you've worked in, and your DAW setup. A technical stage often follows, where you may be asked to review a session file, explain editorial decisions on a scene, or complete a short editing test. Final rounds typically involve meeting the post-production supervisor or director and discussing workflow compatibility and delivery requirements.

Where can I find and apply to sound editor jobs?

You can find and apply to sound editor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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