Production Sound Mixer Resume Guide

Professional production sound mixer with 6+ years of experience working on high-budget feature films and popular TV shows. Skilled in mixing live sound for dialogue, music, and effects. Seeking to join the audio team at ABC Studios to contribute to the success of major productions. On the set of DEF, increased crew morale through positivity and willingness to lend a helping hand.

Reliable production sound mixer with 3+ years of experience recording, mixing, and editing dialogue and ambient noise for short films, documentaries, and corporate videos. Skilled in using ProTools HDX to craft custom audio mixes that bring each project to life. Led the audio team on 4 major projects in 2020 that resulted in a 35% increase in customer satisfaction ratings.

Determined production sound mixer with over 8 years of experience in the industry. In search of a challenging role at ABC that will allow me to utilize my skills and knowledge in audio production. At XYZ, worked on projects for clients such as Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Nestle. Received multiple awards for work on national commercials.

Accomplished production sound mixer with over a decade of experience recording, mixing and designing audio for television, film, and radio. Multiple award winner with a keen ear for detail and an ability to work under pressure. Currently looking for a challenging role at ABC that will allow me to use my creative skillset to its fullest potential.

Diligent Production Sound Mixer who has worked on more than 1,000 projects during her career. Experienced in mixing for live events, television broadcasts and webcasts. Known for being able to work long hours under pressure with a calm demeanor. Seeking a position at ABC where I can use my skills to help produce high-quality audio content.

Driven production sound mixer with 7+ years of experience in the film and television industry. Mixing for various needs including dialog, Foley, music, and effects on location and in post-production studios. My work includes feature films like The Revenant (2015), major network shows such as Hawaii Five-0 (2010), and national commercials.

Well-rounded Production Sound Mixer with 6+ years of experience in the film and television industry. Achieved a cost savings of $15,000 over 4 projects by streamlining the sound mixing and equipment rental process. Demonstrated expertise in location scouting, foley recording, ADR, sound design, and post-production audio mixing.

Dependable production sound mixer with over 10 years of experience in the film and television industry. In-depth knowledge of audio equipment and post-production processes. Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. At ABC, responsible for the audio mix on 12 episodes of a popular reality TV show.

• Recorded live dialogue, sound effects and music for over 50 episodes of a popular daytime soap opera, ensuring that all audio was captured clearly and accurately.
• Spearheaded the development of a new sound mixing technique that significantly reduced background noise levels in recorded dialogue, saving the show an estimated $5,000 per episode in post-production costs.
• Played a key role in the mixdown process for all recorded audio tracks, making sure that each element was balanced correctly and sounded its best before being sent to post-production.
• Compiled weekly reports detailing the technical aspects of each recording session, including microphone placements, EQ settings and other important details; these reports helped to improve the quality of future recordings.
• Successfully completed all assigned tasks within deadlines and budget constraints while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail at all times.

• Participated in the pre-production process, including attending meetings with the director and producers to discuss the project requirements, budget and schedule.
• Improved sound quality on set by introducing new methods of capturing dialogue and Foley recordings.
• Structured the post-production process by creating a comprehensive sound library for each project.
• Introduced innovative techniques for reducing background noise in dialogue recordings, resulting in a cleaner final mix.
• Confidently operated a variety of industry-standard audio equipment, including mixing consoles, microphones and digital recorders.

• Edited dialogue, music and sound effects for over 200 episodes of a TV sitcom, ensuring that each audio track met industry broadcast standards.
• Coordinated with the show’s producers and directors to establish the desired soundscape for each scene, taking into account the acoustics of filming locations and post-production budget restrictions.
• Performed regular maintenance on equipment such as mixers, recorders and microphones; oversaw repairs when necessary and trained 2 junior sound technicians in proper usage & care of all gear.
• Mastered dialogue tracks using Pro Tools software prior to delivery to the network broadcaster; cleaned up background noise, applied EQ filters and compressed/normalized audio levels as needed.
• Independently sourced and managed all music licenses for use in the show, staying within budget while still securing high-quality tracks that fit the tone of each episode.

• Wrote and recorded dialogue, music, and sound effects for video games, movies, TV shows, and other audio projects.
• Formulated creative and efficient solutions to problems that arose during recording sessions.
• Engineered complex sound set-ups with multiple microphones and outboard gear.
• Effectively managed time and resources in order to stay within budget and deadline.
• Expedited post-production processes by quickly identifying and fixing errors in the audio mix.

• Reduced set audio problems by 70% through proactive equipment checks and maintenance.
• Presented creative sound mixing solutions to the production team that enhanced on-screen action and dialogue without compromising budget or timeline constraints.
• Arranged and coordinated microphone placements for cast and crew of up to 100 people, ensuring clear recordings in all scenes.
• Accompanied cameramen on location scouting trips to identify potential audio issues and develop solutions prior to filming commencing.
• Actively participated in post-production editing sessions to ensure final product met high standards of quality for both picture and sound components.

• Revised and updated the sound mixing process for a more efficient workflow which facilitated an increase in productivity by 20%.
• Streamlined the sound mixing process and cut down on unnecessary steps which saved 2 hours per day on average.
• Facilitated communication between the production team and the sound mixers to ensure that everyone was on the same page.
• Sang backup vocals for the soundtrack of the film which added another layer of depth to the soundscape.
• Diligently worked long hours to meet deadlines and ensured that all audio was mixed to a high standard before being submitted for approval.

• Reliably set up and operated audio equipment for live events, including concerts, conferences and sporting matches; ensured that all audio was captured clearly and accurately.
• Conducted sound checks with performers prior to each event to ensure that they were happy with the levels; composed custom mixes for certain songs/pieces upon request.
• Advised clients on the best type of audio equipment to use for their event in order to get the desired sound quality; assessed potential venues beforehand to check for acoustics, echo etc.
• Quickly and efficiently troubleshot any problems that arose during an event, such as feedback or technical difficulties with the equipment; adapted on-the-fly as required in order to maintain high standards.
• Assessed recordings post-event and made necessary edits/adjustments in order to achieve a polished final product; provided clients with finished recordings within agreed timeframe.

• Published research on improving sound quality for film and television productions.
• Prepared audio equipment for use on set, optimizing settings to achieve the best possible sound quality.
• Mixed audio from multiple sources during filming, ensuring that all dialogue and sound effects were captured clearly.
• Thoroughly checked all recorded audio files for errors and glitches, correcting any issues before post-production began.
• Successfully completed all projects within the allotted time frame, meeting or exceeding the expectations of clients and producers alike.

Bachelor of Science in Audio Engineering
Educational Institution XYZ
Nov 2011

Certified Professional Sound Mixer
MPSE
May 2017