Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
sound artist
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 12 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
set up a multi-track recording
art history
program sound cues
coordinate activities in audio recording studio
manage sound quality
acoustics
labour legislation
set up basic recording
confer on artwork
perform technical sound check
contextualise artistic work
gather reference materials for artwork
record music
mix sound in a live situation
operate sound live
use audio reproduction software
manage electronic logistics for sound equipment
operate the sound in the rehearsal studio
edit recorded sound
mix multi-track recordings
intellectual property law
Optional & specialised skills
keep personal administration
confer with event staff
participate in artistic mediation activities
plan art educational activities
develop educational resources
participate in music studio recordings
develop educational activities
assess conservation needs
propose improvements to artistic production
present exhibition
develop artistic project budgets
record multi-track sound
Other matches: sound designer · sound operator · sound editor · technical director · light board operator
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.