Sounds Good to Me

On The Hunt

Finding a job in audio is, to put it plainly, tiresome. In this economy, it’s downright dire. If I don’t have some sort of job to walk into a week from today, I’ll be filing for unemployment. No fun at all. Hunting for my next career move is a daunting task involving countless hours spent trolling through Craigslist and a few other places of interest. It’s a pain.  Fortunately for you, I’m going to show you just a few less mainstream websites that have been prime hunting grounds for me, and may come to serve you well if you find yourself in the same depressing boat as myself.

• Craigslist

Craigslist is surely the most eclectic job hunting forum out there, and while the glitz and glamor may not match up to CarreerBuilder.com or others, its effectiveness and speed is unmatched.  I have scored a few odd-jobs from Craigslist in the Film/TV/Radio section - voice overs and such, but nothing full time as of yet.  Still, I lie in wait, hoping for opportunity to strike.

• Mandy

Though a bit underpopulated in job offers, Mandy.com has some pretty sweet gigs typically aimed at professionals with experience (or at least the up-and-coming hard workers that have a few small gigs under their belt).

• Media-Match

Media-Match provides opportunities for some sweet film jobs mainly aimed at those living in California or New York.  Of course, if you live in the Midwest, you’re a long shot from landing a respectable Film/TV gig anyway.

• Gamasutra

If Games are your pleasure, and employment is your vice, then Gamasutra will be right up your alley.  Unfortunately for us typical audio guys, you’re usually going to want to tack on a ton of programming experience with your sound skills.  For the uber computer nerd who loves audio, you may have just found your dream job.

Some other sites I feel I should mention, but really don’t care to deliver a synopsis for each one:

• Production Hub
• Reality Staff
• TVJobs
• Indeed

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