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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 “Planetarium Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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