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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 “Instructional Media Services Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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