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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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