Will “Event Specialist” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

55% Chance of Automation

“Event Specialist” will maybe be replaced by robots.

This job is ranked #316 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.

Care to share? Click for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or XING. 👍

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…

Tasks for “Event Specialist”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

Apple Final Cut Pro
Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
Computer aided design CAD software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
Blackboard
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
Microsoft Windows
Apple iMovie
Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Systems Adobe AfterEffects
Adobe Systems Adobe Flash
Corel Ulead DVD Workshop
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
Web browser software
Cisco IOS