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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”.
Also Known As…
- Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
- Videographer
- Stagehand
- Production Assistant
- Operations Technician
- Master Control Operator (MCO)
- Broadcast Engineer
- Audio/Visual Manager
- Audio Visual Technician
- Audio Visual Specialist
- Audio Technician
- Video Technician
- Video Production Assistant
- Video Operator
- Video Editor
- Video Control Operator
- Theater Technician
- Television Technician
- Technical Director
- Technical Assistant
- Stage Technician
- Special Effects Specialist
- Special Effects Designer
- Sound Controller
- Sight Effects Specialist
- Radio Producer
- Projector Operator
- Projectionist
- Production Sound Mixer
- Production Manager
- Producer
- Planetarium Technician
- Photojournalist
- Photographer
- Music Sound Light Technician
- Multimedia Production Assistant
- Multimedia Educational Specialist
- Media Technician
- Media Coordinator
- Master Control Engineer
- Lighting Equipment Operator
- Light Technician
- Laserist
- Interactive Video Technician
- Instructional Systems Specialist
- Instructional Media Services Technician
- Event Technician
- Event Crew Technician
- Event AV Operator
- Equipment Technician
- Communications Technician
- Communications Equipment Operating Technician
- Classroom Technology Technician
- Broadcast Technician
- Audiovisual Communications Systems Technician
- Audio/Visual Operator
- Audio-Visual Production Specialist
- Audio Video Technician
Tasks for “Event Specialist”
- Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
- 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.
- Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
- Perform narration of productions or present announcements.
- Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
- Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
- Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
- Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
- Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
- Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
- Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
- Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
- Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
- Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
- Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
- Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities.
- Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
- Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms.
- Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
- Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
- Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
- Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
- Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.
- 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.
- Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
- Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
- Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
Related Technology & Tools
- Step ladders
- Interactive whiteboards
- Audio presentation systems
- Sound boards
- Projection screens
- Digital voltmeters DVM
- Claw hammers
- Videoconferencing equipment
- Digital camcorders
- Screwdrivers
- Audiovisual A/V mixers
- Light boards
- Personal computers
- Laptop computers
- Integrated speaker systems
- Soldering irons
- Wired microphones
- Power drills
- Television monitors
- Microphone mixers
- Digital video disk DVD players
- Plasma televisions
- Videotape duplicating equipment
- Laser pointers
- Overhead display projectors
- Cassette players
- Loudspeaker sets
- Liquid crystal display LCD projection systems
- Slide projectors
- Master control switchers
- Wireless microphones
- Audioconferencing systems
- Desktop computers
- Noise meters
- Motion picture projectors
- Digital video cameras
- Assistive amplification systems
- Digital oscilloscopes
- Portable speaker systems
- Digital audio recorders
- Compact disk CD burners or players
- Apple iMovie
- Adobe Systems Adobe AfterEffects
- Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
- Blackboard
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Systems Adobe Flash
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Microsoft Office
- Web browser software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Windows
- Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player
- Corel Ulead DVD Workshop
- Microsoft Access
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Cisco IOS