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51120.06 – Record producers

Record producers coordinate the production of musical recordings and manage technicians involved in duplicating, dubbing and mastering of recordings.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Record producer
  • Technical director - broadcasting

Core competencies

  • Evaluation and Systems Analysis to evaluate and analyze various aspects of a recording, including the performance quality, technical sound and overall artistic direction, to optimize the production process
  • Monitoring to oversee the quality control of the recording, from the early version of the track to its final version, to ensure consistency and excellence throughout the recording process
  • Hearing Sensitivity to identify subtle tonal, dynamic, and spatial nuances in audio, crucial for tasks such as mixing, mastering, and balancing complex soundscapes
  • Auditory Attention to focus on specific elements of a recording, such as individual instruments, vocals or effects, ensuring each component is balanced and contributes to the overall sound
  • Leadership to guide and motivate team members, balance artistic creativity with the profitability demands of production companies, and ensure the resolution of potential conflicts
  • Knowledge in Arts to understand musical genres, styles and historical context to make stylistic decisions to align with the artist’s intent and appeal to various audiences

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Plan and coordinate the production of musical recordings, direct musicians and singers during rehearsals and recordings and manage technicians involved in duplicating, dubbing and mastering of recordings.

Additional information

  • Membership in a related guild or union may be required.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Announcers and other broadcasters (52114)
  • Audio and video recording technicians (52113)
  • Broadcast technicians (52112)
  • Film and video camera operators (52110)
  • Graphic arts technicians (52111)
  • Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts (50011)
  • Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (53111)
  • Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts (52119)
  • Photographers (53110)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

TEER

1 – Occupations usually require a university degree

Major group

51 – Professional occupations in art and culture

Sub-major group

511 – Professional occupations in art and culture

Minor group

5112 – Creative and performing artists

Unit group

51120 – Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations

Occupational profile

51120.06 – Record producers

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