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Mishna Nagda

Sound Specialist
26Years old
Flying for Skippers Aviation operating out of their Broome base, Andrew conducts a mix of private charters, inmate transfer and also a regular public transport operation to Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek. His favourite aspects of the job include flying at night to remote locations and the air conditioning system the conquest has! Also a qualified Mechanical Engineer, he decided after 2 years the profession and FIFO lifestyle didn’t quite suit him before career swapping to aviation. In his spare time he plays cricket and AFL in the local Broome competition, enjoys spearfishing, diving, wakeboard, camping, and long distance running. The community in Broome is very social and welcoming as the town is somewhat transient making it an ideal place to gain experience as a young pilot.

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This episode features 28 year-old Sound Specialist – Mishna Nagda, who specialises in post-production sound for film and TV, which means she’s responsible for creating the entire soundscape of a production. Before realizing sound production was her true calling, Mishna considered a number of different career options during her early years of school, even at one point even considering mechanical engineering.


Top Questions for Sound Specialist:

  • 1:22 – What is a Sound Specialist?

  • 3:01 – What does a normal day look like for you?

  • 4:22 – after highschool, what pathways did you consider to become a certified sound specialist?

  • 7:37 – What subjects do I need to focus in high school to become a sound specialist?

  • 8:40 – Outside of school, how can you prepare to become a sound specialist?

  • 10:28 – What are the most important skills for the role?

  • 12:16 – How did you go about applying for jobs when completing your studies?

  • 15:27 – How did you support yourself (financially) before you landed your first paying job as a sound specialist?

  • 16:59 – Does your current job pay well?

  • 19:12 – Did you have a back-up plan?

  • 20:33 – How far can you progress in this role and what is your end goal/aspiration?

  • 22:26 – Do you have any advice for students wanting to pursuit this career pathway?

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts (Screen Arts) - Curtin University
  • Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science, Animal Health)

    Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science, Animal Health)

    Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science, Animal Health)

    Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science, Animal Health)

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