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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 “Interactive Video Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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