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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 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.
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 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.
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:
Looking for a Sound Designer?
Ah, freelance. It’s a brave new world, and with today’s economy, freelancing is becoming quite the fall back. Since I’m getting laid off from my 9-5 at the end of this month, I need some way to make rent! Freelancing is looking pretty tasty right about now. So if you’re new here and looking for an audio guru, take a gander at the column on the right there and click on to read more about me. You’ll find a link to my reel there - or click here to check it out. Plenty of sound design goodness to taste test.
Let me know what you think, and if you want to get in contact with me, the email’s there too. And if you’re also unemployed and looking for work, best of luck to you. We’re in the same boat.
Chris is an award-winning sound designer in the independent film industry. He strives to capture the attention of people in his line of expertise who have money because he has none! Thanks to the current economy, he is a recently laid-off producer for a nationally syndicated radio program, moonlighting as an artist of audible excellence. Starting immediately, he is searching for his next source of income. If you are looking for a sound designer in any way, whether it be for your film, website, whatever - check out his reel and send him an email now!
Click here to check out some of my resume and view my REEL!
For a full resume and a list of references, please send an email to christopher.steven.wright@gmail.com
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