Audio and Video Technicians
Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events.
33 alternate job titles:
Audio Installer
Audio Technician
Audio Video Technician
Audio Visual Communications Systems Technician
Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist)
AV Installation Tech (Audiovisual Installation Technician)
AV Production Specialist (Audio Visual Production Specialist)
AV Specialist (Audiovisual Specialist)
AV Tech (Audio Visual Technician)
AV Tech (Audiovisual Technician)
Communications Equipment Operating Technician
Event AV Operator (Event Audio Visual Operator)
Event Crew Technician
Event Technician
Media Technician
Music, Sound, and Light Technician
Operations Technician
Projector Operator
Service Technician (Service Tech)
Sight Effects Specialist
Sound Controller
Stage Technician
Stagehand
Theater Technician
Video Control Operator
Video Equipment Technician
Video Installer
Video Operator
Video Production Assistant
Video Production Specialist
Video Projection Technician
Video Technician
Video Teleconferencing Technician (VTC Tech)
Salary Information
Audio and Video Technicians: $54,830 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Notify others of equipment problems. | General |
| Mix sound inputs. | General |
| Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video. | General |
| Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions. | General |
| Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes. | General |
| Set up still or video cameras or related equipment. | General |
| Convert data among multiple digital or analog formats. | General |
| Edit audio or video recordings. | General |
| Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes. | General |
| Determine technical requirements of productions or projects. | General |
| Operate audio recording equipment. | General |
| Provide technical information or assistance to public. | General |
| Study details of musical compositions. | General |
| Draw detailed or technical illustrations. | General |
| Train others on work processes. | General |
| Compile technical information or documentation. | General |
| Write informational material. | General |
| Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences. | General |
| Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment. | General |
| Monitor broadcasting operations to ensure proper functioning. | Maintenance |
| Maintain recording or broadcasting equipment. | Maintenance |
| Maintain records, documents, or other files. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
| Maintain logs of production activities. | Maintenance |
| Coordinate activities of production personnel. | Management |
| Coordinate logistics for productions or events. | Management |
| Communicate organizational policies and procedures. | Communication |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Teams | Project management software |
| Zoom | Video conferencing software |
| Adobe After Effects | Video creation and editing software |
| Adobe Illustrator | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Adobe InDesign | Desktop publishing software |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Cisco Webex | Video conferencing software |
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Adobe Dreamweaver | Web page creation and editing software |
| Apple Final Cut Pro | Video creation and editing software |
| Apple iMovie | Video creation and editing software |
| Cisco IOS | Operating system software |
| Computer aided design CAD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Corel Ulead DVD Workshop | Video creation and editing software |
| Voice over internet protocol VoIP system software | Internet protocol IP multimedia subsystem software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| YouTube | Video creation and editing software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Blackboard software | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Avid Certified Operator for Pro Tools | Post | Avid Technology, Inc. | Not Available |
| Avid Certified Operator: Pro Tools | Music | Avid Technology, Inc. | Not Available |
| Avid Certified Support Representative: Avid VENUE | S6L | Avid Technology, Inc. | Not Available |
| Avid Certified User for Pro Tools | Avid Technology, Inc. | Not Available |
| Avid Certified User: Media Composer | Avid Technology, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified AM Directional Specialist | Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Apprentice Lighting Technician | International Association of Lighting Management Companies | Not Available |
| Certified Digital Radio Broadcast Specialist | Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Lighting Management Consultant | International Association of Lighting Management Companies | Not Available |
| Certified Senior Lighting Technician | International Association of Lighting Management Companies | Not Available |
| Certified Technology Specialist | Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association | Not Available |
| Certified Technology Specialist-Design | Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association | Not Available |
| Certified Video Engineer | Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc. | Not Available |
| Commercial Audio Technician | ETA International | Not Available |
| Digital Video Editor | ETA International | Not Available |
| Home Entertainment Residential Audio/Video Systems | C-Tech Associates Inc. | Not Available |
| Video Security Systems Designer I | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Video Security Systems Technician I | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Video Security Systems Technician II | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Video Security Systems Technician III | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
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