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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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