Sound Editor

The Sound Editor handles the post-production sound work — editing and designing the production's sound track. Dialogue editing, ADR placement, foley spotting, sound effects design, ambience.

What the role does

• Edits production dialogue + ADR
• Designs sound effects + ambience
• Coordinates foley with foley artists
• Hands off to Re-recording Mixer for final mix
• Coordinates with Editor on picture cut + sound spotting

Position

Reports to director + producer on creative. Hands off to Re-recording Mixer.

Career progression

Specialist post career through assistant sound editor → Sound Editor → Supervising Sound Editor.

Working pattern

Freelance, post-heavy.