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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 “Event Specialist”

Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.
Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
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.
Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms.
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
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.
Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
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.
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities.
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
Perform narration of productions or present announcements.
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
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.
Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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