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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 “Media Technician”

Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
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.
Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms.
Perform narration of productions or present announcements.
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
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.
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.
Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.
Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities.
Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
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.
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.

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

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