Audio and Video Equipment Technicians

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Job Description: 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.

Audio and Video Equipment Technicians spend a lot of their time Interacting With Computers. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Near Vision, and Far Vision. Audio and Video Equipment Technicians are typically characterized as being Realistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Computers and Electronics, Communications and Media, and Telecommunications and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking.

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Work Activities

Interacting With Computers
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Processing Information
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Getting Information
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  

Abilities

Oral Comprehension
  
Oral Expression
  
Near Vision
  
Far Vision
  
Written Comprehension
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Visualization
  
Information Ordering
  
Written Expression
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Originality
  
Category Flexibility
  
Speech Clarity
  
Speech Recognition
  
Selective Attention
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Control Precision
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Time Sharing
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Auditory Attention
  
Speed of Closure
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Memorization
  
Depth Perception
  
Static Strength
  
Response Orientation
  
Number Facility
  
Reaction Time
  
Rate Control
  
Trunk Strength
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Stamina
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Gross Body Coordination
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Investigative
  
Conventional
  
Artistic
  
Enterprising
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Computers and Electronics
  
Communications and Media
  
Telecommunications
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Education and Training
  
English Language
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Production and Processing
  
Mechanical
  
Design
  
Mathematics
  
Fine Arts
  
Psychology
  
Administration and Management
  
Clerical
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Law and Government
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Geography
  
Transportation
  
Sales and Marketing
  
History and Archeology
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Foreign Language
  
Building and Construction
  
Physics
  
Chemistry
  
Economics and Accounting
  

Wages

New Jersey
$62,880  
 
New York
$50,240  
 
Nevada
$47,240  
 
Connecticut
$46,770  
 
District of Columbia
$45,970  
 
Hawaii
$45,950  
 
Minnesota
$44,650  
 
Rhode Island
$44,630  
 
California
$44,350  
 
New Hampshire
$44,340  
 
Illinois
$43,980  
 
Wyoming
$42,180  
 
Wisconsin
$41,210  
 
Massachusetts
$40,800  
 
Maryland
$40,710  
 
Washington
$39,540  
 
Texas
$38,510  
 
Idaho
$38,380  
 
Delaware
$38,310  
 
Missouri
$37,760  
 
Michigan
$37,410  
 
Ohio
$37,260  
 
Colorado
$37,210  
 
Georgia
$36,780  
 
Utah
$36,740  
 
Florida
$36,160  
 
Virginia
$35,800  
 
Kansas
$35,580  
 
Pennsylvania
$35,310  
 
Alaska
$34,930  
 
Tennessee
$34,590  
 
North Carolina
$33,730  
 
Indiana
$33,150  
 
Maine
$33,050  
 
Kentucky
$32,890  
 
Arizona
$32,800  
 
Vermont
$32,730  
 
South Carolina
$32,640  
 
Louisiana
$32,120  
 
Nebraska
$31,790  
 
South Dakota
$31,740  
 
Arkansas
$30,950  
 
Oklahoma
$30,040  
 
Oregon
$29,980  
 
Montana
$28,480  
 
West Virginia
$28,190  
 
Iowa
$28,120  
 
Mississippi
$27,620  
 
Alabama
$27,620  
 
North Dakota
$26,880  
 
New Mexico
$26,770  
 
Puerto Rico
$21,180  
 

Skills

Reading Comprehension
  
Critical Thinking
  
Monitoring
  
Writing
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Speaking
  
Instructing
  
Active Listening
  
Active Learning
  
Coordination
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Time Management
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Systems Analysis
  
Operation and Control
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Service Orientation
  
Learning Strategies
  
Troubleshooting
  
Persuasion
  
Negotiation
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Installation
  
Equipment Selection
  
Mathematics
  
Repairing
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Technology Design
  
Programming
  
Operations Analysis
  
Management of Financial Resources
  

Work Values

Relationships
  
Support
  
Independence
  
Working Conditions
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Dependability
  
Self Control
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Independence
  
Integrity
  
Cooperation
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Initiative
  
Innovation
  
Concern for Others
  
Persistence
  
Leadership
  
Social Orientation
  

Work Context

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Contact With Others
  
Telephone
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Time Pressure
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Letters and Memos
  
Degree of Automation
  
Consequence of Error
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Physical Proximity
  
Level of Competition
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Public Speaking
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Work Schedules
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Every day-

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Letters and Memos
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Never-

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to High Places
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Time Pressure
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Public Speaking
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Telephone
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Telephone
  
Time Pressure
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to High Places
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Public Speaking
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Time Pressure
  
Electronic Mail
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
  
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
  
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
  
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds, or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
  
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
  
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
  
Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
  
Design layouts of audio and video equipment, and perform upgrades and maintenance.
  
Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audiovisual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality, and notify directors of any possible problems.
  
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, utilizing research, knowledge, and training.
  
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
  
Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
  
Reserve audiovisual equipment and facilities such as meeting rooms.
  
Record and edit audio material such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
  
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
  
Analyze and maintain data logs for audiovisual activities.
  
Maintain inventories of audio and video tapes and related supplies.
  
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
  
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
  
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
  
Perform narration of productions, or present announcements.
  
Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
  
Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
  
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
  
Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
  
Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
  
Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
  
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
  
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
  
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
  
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds, or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
  
Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
  
Design layouts of audio and video equipment, and perform upgrades and maintenance.
  
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
  
Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audiovisual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Maintain inventories of audio and video tapes and related supplies.
  
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
  
Analyze and maintain data logs for audiovisual activities.
  
Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality, and notify directors of any possible problems.
  
Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
  
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
  
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
  
Record and edit audio material such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
  
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
  
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, utilizing research, knowledge, and training.
  
Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
  
Reserve audiovisual equipment and facilities such as meeting rooms.
  
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
  
Perform narration of productions, or present announcements.
  
Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
  
Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
  
Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
  
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
  
Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
  
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
  
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds, or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
  
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
  
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
  
Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
  
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
  
Design layouts of audio and video equipment, and perform upgrades and maintenance.
  
Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audiovisual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
  
Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
  
Reserve audiovisual equipment and facilities such as meeting rooms.
  
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
  
Record and edit audio material such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
  
Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality, and notify directors of any possible problems.
  
Analyze and maintain data logs for audiovisual activities.
  
Maintain inventories of audio and video tapes and related supplies.
  
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
  
Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
  
Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.
  
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
  
Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
  
Perform narration of productions, or present announcements.
  
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
  
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, utilizing research, knowledge, and training.
  
Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
  
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
  
Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
  
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
  
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
  
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds, or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
  
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
  
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
  
Design layouts of audio and video equipment, and perform upgrades and maintenance.
  
Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audiovisual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
  
Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality, and notify directors of any possible problems.
  
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
  
Analyze and maintain data logs for audiovisual activities.
  
Record and edit audio material such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
  
Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
  
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, utilizing research, knowledge, and training.
  
Reserve audiovisual equipment and facilities such as meeting rooms.
  
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
  
Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
  
Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
  
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
  
Maintain inventories of audio and video tapes and related supplies.
  
Perform narration of productions, or present announcements.
  
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
  
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
  
Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
  
Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.
  
Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
  
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
  
Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
  
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds, or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
  
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
  
Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audiovisual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
  
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
  
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
  
Design layouts of audio and video equipment, and perform upgrades and maintenance.
  
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
  
Perform narration of productions, or present announcements.
  
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, utilizing research, knowledge, and training.
  
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
  
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
  
Record and edit audio material such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
  
Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
  
Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.
  
Maintain inventories of audio and video tapes and related supplies.
  
Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
  
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
  
Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
  
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
  
Analyze and maintain data logs for audiovisual activities.
  
Reserve audiovisual equipment and facilities such as meeting rooms.
  
Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
  
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
  
Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
  
Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality, and notify directors of any possible problems.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
  
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
  
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
  
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
  
Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audiovisual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
  
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
  
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.
  
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
  
Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
  
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
  
Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
  
Maintain inventories of audio and video tapes and related supplies.
  
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
  
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
  
Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality, and notify directors of any possible problems.
  
Reserve audiovisual equipment and facilities such as meeting rooms.
  
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
  
Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
  
Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
  
Perform narration of productions, or present announcements.
  
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
  
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, utilizing research, knowledge, and training.
  
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
  
Record and edit audio material such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
  
Analyze and maintain data logs for audiovisual activities.
  
Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audiovisual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
  
Design layouts of audio and video equipment, and perform upgrades and maintenance.
  
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds, or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
  
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
  
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
  
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
  
Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
  
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
  
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
  
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
  
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
  
Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
  
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, utilizing research, knowledge, and training.
  
Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
  
Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
  
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
  
Record and edit audio material such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
  
Reserve audiovisual equipment and facilities such as meeting rooms.
  
Maintain inventories of audio and video tapes and related supplies.
  
Perform narration of productions, or present announcements.
  
Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
  
Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.
  
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
  
Analyze and maintain data logs for audiovisual activities.
  
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
  
Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality, and notify directors of any possible problems.
  
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
  
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
  
Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
  
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
  
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds, or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
  
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
  
Design layouts of audio and video equipment, and perform upgrades and maintenance.
  
Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audiovisual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
  
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
  
Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality, and notify directors of any possible problems.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
  
Analyze and maintain data logs for audiovisual activities.
  
Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
  
Reserve audiovisual equipment and facilities such as meeting rooms.
  
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, utilizing research, knowledge, and training.
  
Maintain inventories of audio and video tapes and related supplies.
  
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
  
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
  
Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
  
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
  
Perform narration of productions, or present announcements.
  
Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
  
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
  
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
  
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
  
Record and edit audio material such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
  
Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
  
Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Design layouts of audio and video equipment, and perform upgrades and maintenance.
  
Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audiovisual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
  
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
  
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
  
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
  
Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
  
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
  
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds, or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
  
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
  
Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.
  
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
  
Perform narration of productions, or present announcements.
  
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
  
Analyze and maintain data logs for audiovisual activities.
  
Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
  
Maintain inventories of audio and video tapes and related supplies.
  
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
  
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, utilizing research, knowledge, and training.
  
Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
  
Reserve audiovisual equipment and facilities such as meeting rooms.
  
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
  
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
  
Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
  
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
  
Record and edit audio material such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
  
Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
  
Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality, and notify directors of any possible problems.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Master's Degree