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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 “Technical Director”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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