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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 “Stagehand”

Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems.
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.
Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities.
Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms.
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
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.
Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
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.
Perform narration of productions or present announcements.
Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.

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