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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 “Operations Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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