Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 12 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
perform technical sound check
manage sound quality
use technical documentation
adapt to type of media
follow work schedule
follow directions of the artistic director
acoustics
study media sources
perform soundchecks
audiovisual equipment
analyse a script
set up sound equipment
work ergonomically
consult with sound editor
program sound cues
use audio reproduction software
Optional & specialised skills
assess power needs
tune up wireless audio systems
adapt artistic plan to location
electricity
health and safety regulations
supervise sound production
apply health and safety standards
technically design a sound system
operate an audio mixing console
maintain sound equipment
edit recorded sound
assess sound quality
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Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.