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.

Sample of reported job titles: Audio Technician, Audio Visual Specialist, Audio Visual Technician, Audio/Visual Manager, Broadcast Engineer, Master Control Operator (MCO), Operations Technician, Production Assistant, Stagehand, Videographer

Daily Activities / Routine Tasks

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

2. Diagnose and resolve media system problems.

3. Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.

4. Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.

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

6. Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.

7. Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.

8. Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment

9. Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.

Main Activities

Interacting With Computers : Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.