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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 “Operations Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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