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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 “Operations Technician”

Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
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.
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.
Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities.
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
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.
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
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.
Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems.
Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
Perform narration of productions or present announcements.
Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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