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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 “Video Technician”

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

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Motion picture projectors
Microphone mixers
Plasma televisions
Slide projectors
Overhead display projectors
Power drills
Liquid crystal display LCD projection systems
Interactive whiteboards
Laptop computers
Compact disk CD burners or players
Wireless microphones
Digital video cameras
Wired microphones
Loudspeaker sets
Audio presentation systems
Integrated speaker systems
Laser pointers
Portable speaker systems
Videotape duplicating equipment
Digital oscilloscopes
Projection screens
Digital video disk DVD players
Master control switchers
Soldering irons
Cassette players
Television monitors
Claw hammers
Audioconferencing systems
Digital audio recorders
Light boards
Desktop computers
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