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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 “Event Crew Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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Liquid crystal display LCD projection systems
Overhead display projectors
Desktop computers
Digital video cameras
Audioconferencing systems
Laptop computers
Soldering irons
Light boards
Portable speaker systems
Microphone mixers
Slide projectors
Loudspeaker sets
Cassette players
Laser pointers
Projection screens
Digital camcorders
Audiovisual A/V mixers
Sound boards
Step ladders
Digital video disk DVD players
Personal computers
Assistive amplification systems
Digital voltmeters DVM
Noise meters
Integrated speaker systems
Compact disk CD burners or players
Power drills
Screwdrivers
Digital oscilloscopes
Interactive whiteboards
Wireless microphones
Television monitors
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