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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 “Audio Visual Specialist”

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.
Perform narration of productions or present announcements.
Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.
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.
Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms.
Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
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.
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
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.
Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities.
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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