Media and Entertainment

Sound Recordist

Salary range₹1.8 – 3 LPA → ₹4 – 8 LPA Top hiring statesMaharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A sound recordist captures clean audio on film, TV and documentary sets, using microphones and recorders, and works with the sound team in post-production.

Record dialogue and ambient sound on location
Operate microphones, mixers and recorders
Label and hand over audio for editing

2 Skills required

Microphone & recorder handling Listening skills Technical aptitude Teamwork Stamina Problem solving

3 Opportunities available in the market

Production houses and film crews need location sound recordists.

Film, OTT and TV productions
Documentary and ad-film crews
News and event coverage

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹1.8 – 3 LPA≈ ₹15K – ₹25K / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹4 – 8 LPA≈ ₹33K – ₹67K / month

Senior / specialist₹9 – 20 LPA≈ ₹75K – ₹1.67L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	High demand
2	Tamil Nadu Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai	Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai	Medium demand
3	Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Medium demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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