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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 “Light Technician”

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

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Power drills
Loudspeaker sets
Laser pointers
Personal computers
Desktop computers
Interactive whiteboards
Assistive amplification systems
Digital video cameras
Cassette players
Videotape duplicating equipment
Wireless microphones
Light boards
Master control switchers
Wired microphones
Portable speaker systems
Audio presentation systems
Laptop computers
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Noise meters
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Compact disk CD burners or players
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Soldering irons
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