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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”

Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms.
Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
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.
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities.
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems.
Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
Perform narration of productions or present announcements.
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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