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Job Description

Set up, or set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences. May also set up and operate associated spotlights and other custom lighting systems.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 27-4011.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 47,450.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 22.00
Currently, there are 69,670 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Audio and Video Equipment Technicians”.

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Tasks for “Broadcast Engineer”

Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems.
Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities.
Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.
Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms.
Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
Perform narration of productions or present announcements.

Related Technology & Tools

Television monitors
Videotape duplicating equipment
Portable speaker systems
Screwdrivers
Liquid crystal display LCD projection systems
Sound boards
Assistive amplification systems
Laser pointers
Digital camcorders
Claw hammers
Interactive whiteboards
Audio presentation systems
Noise meters
Audiovisual A/V mixers
Digital audio recorders
Overhead display projectors
Audioconferencing systems
Digital video disk DVD players
Step ladders
Laptop computers
Digital voltmeters DVM
Desktop computers
Compact disk CD burners or players
Slide projectors
Soldering irons
Personal computers
Cassette players
Master control switchers
Digital video cameras
Integrated speaker systems
Plasma televisions
Videoconferencing equipment
Wireless microphones
Projection screens
Power drills
Light boards
Microphone mixers
Digital oscilloscopes
Loudspeaker sets
Motion picture projectors
Wired microphones

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