Audio & Video Equipment Technicians
Also called: Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist), Audio Visual Technician (AV Technician), Master Control Operator (MCO), Operations Technician,
What they do:
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.On the job, you would:
- Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
- Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
- Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
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What they do:
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.On the job, you would:
- Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
- Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
- Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- product and service development
Communications
- multimedia
- telecommunications
Arts and Humanities
- English language
- music, dance, visual arts, drama, or sculpture
Business
- customer service
SKILLS
Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
ABILITIES
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- order or arrange things
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
- do two or more things at the same time
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
PERSONALITY
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Integrity
- Stress Tolerance
TECHNOLOGY
You might use software like this on the job:
Video creation and editing software
- Adobe Systems Adobe AfterEffects
- Apple Final Cut Pro
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
Operating system software
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
EDUCATION
- bachelor's degree
- high school diploma/GED
JOB OUTLOOK
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$45,910
$26,690
$83,170