Job Responsibilities Flashcards
Learn responsibilities of certain jobs
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Responsibilities of a studio manager
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- administrative control of the studios operation
- schedule times and liaise with clients
- in control of promotion and marketing of studio
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Responsibilities of venue manager
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- check health and safety is up to date
- book artists
- assist with preparations of shows and supervise the whole process
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Responsibilities of an artist manager
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- organise and confirm show dates and tours
- liaise with record companies
- assist with studio planning
- exlploit marketing opportunities
- book gigs/recording sessions
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Responsibilities of a roadie
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- Carry equipment
- set up before an event
- look after the equipment
- pack away at the end of an event
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Responsibilities of a live sound technician
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- position and rig up microphones
- do sound checks
- operate the sound desk during shows/recording sessions
- look after equipment
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Responsibilities of a producer
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- manage the recording of an artist’s music
- hire session musicians for the project
- control recording session
- supervise the entire process through mixing to mastering
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Responsibilities of A&R
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- scouting for new talent
- sign record labels
- manage recording process
- help find new songs appropriate for the artist
- oversee all the aspects of the process from delivery to finished recording
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Responsibilities of a Music journalist
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- write reviews about an artist’s concert/album
- attend shows, concerts and events
- listen to CDs, online music and new talent
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Responsibilities of a mastering engineer
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- complete the audio mastering process for an album
- prepare and transfer audio from one raw format to a desired master format
- refine the sound quality and make subtle nuances to create an appealing sound
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Responsibilities of a promoter
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- marketing
- cover venue costs
- gain publicity for an event
- work with artists agents
- in charge of “putting on” the show
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Responsibilities of recording companies
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- find new artists
- signs the new artists
- maintains contact with artist and manager
- sorts out copyright for recordings and videos
- helps get music known
- involved with publishing companies
