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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 “Video Operator”

Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
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.
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities.
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.
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.
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
Perform narration of productions or present announcements.
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms.
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems.
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.
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.
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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Portable speaker systems
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Liquid crystal display LCD projection systems
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Step ladders
Personal computers
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Power drills
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Compact disk CD burners or players
Cassette players
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Integrated speaker systems
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Digital video disk DVD players
Wireless microphones
Soldering irons
Videoconferencing equipment
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