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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 “Production Assistant”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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