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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”

Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems.
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
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.
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
Perform narration of productions or present announcements.
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
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.
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms.
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.
Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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