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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 “Theater Technician”

Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.
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.
Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
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.
Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
Perform narration of productions or present announcements.
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms.
Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
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.
Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
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.
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.
Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems.
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities.
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.

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

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