How to become an Audio Producer

Plans and organises the creation and production of a diverse range of audio content, encompassing music recordings, radio broadcasts, audiobooks and podcast programs.

Main tasks

• 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

Ways in

• University: Communications & Media degrees, Offered by 34 universities in Australia
• University: Arts & Humanities degrees, Offered by 38 universities in Australia
• TAFE and VET: Advanced Diploma of Live Production and Management Services (CUA60220); Advanced Diploma of Music (CUA60520); Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (CUA60620); Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services (CUA30420); Certificate III in Music (CUA30920); Certificate II in Music (CUA20620); Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services (CUA40420); Certificate IV in Music (CUA40920)

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

• Typical full-time pay: $113,308 a year
• About 14,300 people work in this job group now, and about 17,000 are projected by 2035. (+18.9%)
• AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.

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• Live Performance Producer
• Screen Producer
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Questions people ask

How do I become an Audio Producer?

Ways in include: Communications & Media degrees; Arts & Humanities degrees; Advanced Diploma of Live Production and Management Services; Advanced Diploma of Music.

How much does an Audio Producer earn in Australia?

Median full-time pay is $113,308 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Is an Audio Producer a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 19% by 2035, from about 14,300 to about 17,000 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become an Audio Producer?

Usually. 61% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Will AI change the work of an Audio Producer?

AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.

Sources

• Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04

Updated 2026-10-04