What does a Dialogue Editor (Film, TV, and Video Games) do?
Dialogue editors handle the production, direction, and editing of dialogue for film, television, and video game projects. They ensure dialogue audio is clean, synced to visual action, and fits the world of the production. In video games, they often record dialogue directly with voice actors and define in-game speech system triggers.
At a Glance
In Film and TV, they often work as music or effects editors, potentially becoming re-recording mixers or supervising sound editors. In Video Games, they may work as sound designers or in audio implementation, potentially advancing to audio director or audio lead.
Most are freelance, but positions exist at audio production houses, game studios, and movie studios. Building a résumé through independent projects and networking at industry events like GDC is crucial.
- Audio editing and processing
- Audio mixing
- Audio recording
- Avid
- Pro Tools
- DAWs
- Good ears for detail and nuance
- Time management
Focused, detail-oriented, and perfectionistic. Strong communication skills for teamwork. Ability to remain clearheaded and focused while working under pressing deadlines.
Time spent between workstations and meeting with story departments or directing voice actors. Schedules typically follow business hours but can become long as deadlines loom. Independent contractors may work on projects for months or years.
