Runner
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /run-er/
Also spelled or known as: Studio Runner
Plural: Runners
Related: Recording Studio, Client Services
What does Runner mean? An entry-level assistant who supports day-to-day studio or event operations.
In music, a Runner may handle errands, setup and breakdown, food runs, guest support, equipment movement, answering phones, cleaning the studio, general production assistance, etc. A runner could also be someone who does this for an event or venue, not just a recording studio.
Runner synonyms: Studio Runner, Production Assistant, Assistant
Example sentence: “The runner picked up hard drives for the engineer.”
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