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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”

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

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

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