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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 “Production Assistant”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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