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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 “Lighting Equipment Operator”

Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
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.
Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities.
Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
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.
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
Perform narration of productions or present announcements.
Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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