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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 “Producer”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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