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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 “Radio Producer”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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