Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Database administrator
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Civil engineer
Graphic designer
boom operator
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 12 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use audio reproduction software
consult with sound editor
manage sound quality
program sound cues
follow work schedule
analyse a script
perform soundchecks
study media sources
set up sound equipment
use technical documentation
follow directions of the artistic director
audiovisual equipment
adapt to type of media
acoustics
perform technical sound check
work ergonomically
Optional & specialised skills
tune up wireless audio systems
apply health and safety standards
maintain sound equipment
operate an audio mixing console
edit recorded sound
health and safety regulations
supervise sound production
electricity
assess power needs
technically design a sound system
adapt artistic plan to location
assess sound quality
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Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.