OSCA 231531

Audio Producer

Overview

  • Employed persons

    2,300

  • Employment status

    70.2% Full time

    29.7% Part time

  • Median age

    37 years

  • Employment by sex

    39.5% Female

    60.3% Male

    Moderately male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    1.6%

  • Main employing industry

    Information Media and Telecommunications

Indicator Audio Producer Total employment
Employed persons 2,300 12,049,400
Median age 37 years 40 years
Full-time share 70.2% 64.2%
Part-time share 29.7% 35.8%
Female employment share 39.5% 48.5%
Male employment share 60.3% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Moderately male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 1.6% 2.2%
Main employing industry Information Media and Telecommunications Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Audio Producers plan and organise the creation and production of a diverse range of audio content, encompassing music recordings, radio broadcasts, audiobook and podcast programs.

What the occupation involves

  • Plans, coordinates and oversees audio production projects
  • Selects and arranges music, lyrics, sound effects and other audio elements
  • Records, edits, mixes and masters audio content
  • Collaborates with artists, musicians, writers and consults with other creative professionals
  • Ensures quality and consistency of audio and recording output
  • Troubleshoots technical issues during recording and editing process

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

  • Music Producer
  • Radio Producer

Note: Specialisations are examples of roles in within this occupation and are not separate OSCA occupations.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 1
equivalent to a university level qualification (Bachelor degree or higher).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

No licensing or registration requirements are listed for this occupation.

OSCA structure

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Audio Producer Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Information Media and Telecommunications 52.8% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Arts and Recreation Services 25.5% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 10.1% Construction 8.9%
    Education and Training 1.7% Education and Training 8.8%
    Other Services 1.0% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Health Care and Social Assistance 0.7% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Financial and Insurance Services 0.6% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Manufacturing 0.6% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Public Administration and Safety 0.6% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.5% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      42.9%

    • Victoria

      29.2%

    • Queensland

      12.1%

    • South Australia

      5.0%

    • Tasmania

      1.4%

    • Northern Territory

      0.9%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.1%

    Audio Producer Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 970 42.9% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 660 29.2% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 280 12.1% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 110 5.0% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 160 7.1% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 30 1.4% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 20 0.9% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 30 1.1% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Audio Producer

    Total employment

    Age group Audio Producer Total employment
    15–24 years 8.3% 14.3%
    25–34 years 34.5% 22.7%
    35–44 years 27.0% 22.3%
    45–54 years 17.9% 20.4%
    55–64 years 9.1% 15.3%
    65–74 years 2.6% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.3% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Audio Producer Total employment
    Female 39.5% 48.5%
    Male 60.3% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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