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Audio and Video Equipment Technicians

SOC 27-4011.00

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.

Zone 3 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Monitoring

3.8

Reading Comprehension

3.5

Critical Thinking

3.5

Operation Monitoring

3.5

Complex Problem Solving

3.2

Active Listening

3.1

Writing

3.1

Speaking

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Computers and Electronics

4.1

Communications and Media

4.1

English Language

4.0

Telecommunications

3.7

Fine Arts

3.6

Engineering and Technology

3.6

Customer and Personal Service

3.4

Education and Training

3.1

Key Tasks

1Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.

2Diagnose and resolve media system problems.

3Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.

4Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.

5Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.

Also Known As

Audio Technician Audio Video Technician Audio Visual Communications Systems Technician Audio Visual Production Specialist Audio Visual Specialist Audio Visual Technician Communications Equipment Operating Technician Event Audio Visual Operator Event Crew Technician Event Technician