As an Audio Describer, you will need to master following:

• audiovisual equipment
• audiovisual products
• integrate content into output media
• present during live broadcasts
• report live online
• study media sources
• study roles from scripts
• synchronise with mouth movements
• write in conversational tone
• write voice-overs

More generally, an audio describer is also versed in:

• apply grammar and spelling rules
• communication related to hearing impairment
• cooperate with colleagues
• listen actively
• pronunciation techniques
• support people with hearing impairment
• types of media
• write work-related reports

It also helps to know the following:

• adapt voice register to the audio material
• add elocution techniques to recording audio materials
• attend read-through
• manage a good diction
• operate audio equipment
• record audio materials
• use audio reproduction software
• use microphone
• breathing techniques
• coordinate activities in audio recording studio
• multimedia systems
• perform improvisation
• plan audiovisual recording
• use office systems
• vocal techniques
• work with a voice coach