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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 Specialist”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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