Audio and Video Equipment Technicians Go Back to List 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.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Video creation and editing software

Tasks
	Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
	Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems.
	Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
	Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
	Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
	Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
	Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
	Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
	Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
	Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.

Skills
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Knowledge
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
	Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $70,013.00 $33.66  $21.15  $22.79 - $41.36  Bridgeport/Stamford $73,309.00 $35.24  $20.82  $21.75 - $45.89  Hartford $73,804.00 $35.48  $21.59  $23.78 - $42.28  New Haven $73,062.00 $35.13  $24.64  $28.06 - $40.89  New London/Norwich $59,566.00 $28.64  $22.41  $24.37 - $33.41

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   87   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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