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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 27-4011.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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.

What this job is about

Ensure high-quality audio and video production and support.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Diagnose media system issues

    Identify and resolve problems with audio and video equipment.

  2. 2

    Coordinate production activities

    Direct assistants and personnel during audio and video production.

  3. 3

    Operate recording equipment

    Install and adjust equipment to record and edit media content.

  4. 4

    Monitor audio and video feeds

    Ensure quality of incoming and outgoing sound and picture feeds.

  5. 5

    Train users on equipment

    Conduct sessions on the use and design of audio-visual materials.

Tools used in this work
Adobe After EffectsAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopCisco WebexLinuxMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordZoom

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.