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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 “Producer”

Perform narration of productions or present announcements.
Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
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.
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
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.
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities.
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
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.
Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.
Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms.
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.
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems.
Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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