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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 Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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