Episode 03:
Can you actually build a sustainable career in audio?
For this episode of Off Record Network, Fawzi sits down with Motaz Dababseh, Senior Sound Designer, Audio Engineer, Musician, and Founder of Mouje Studio. With around 13 years of experience across music and audio, Motaz has worked across gaming, film, television, live audio, podcasting, music production, and more. But this conversation isn't just about sound. We explore what it actually takes to build a career in a specialized creative industry, including:
- What audio professionals actually do
- The reality of building a career in audio
- Talent versus employability
- Freelance and seasonal creative work
- Why audio professionals often become multidisciplinary
- Building an independent studio and turning a skill into a business
- The growing creative scene in Jordan and the wider MENA region
- The lack of infrastructure supporting creative professionals
- Music, sound design, live audio and the creative process
- The impact of AI and automation on audio
- What the future holds for people entering the industry today
As AI becomes increasingly capable of generating music, voices and sound, one question becomes harder to ignore: What happens to the professionals who spent years mastering the craft? This is a conversation about audio, careers, creativity, technology, and what it takes to stay relevant when the industry keeps changing. Welcome to Off Record Network.
