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Audio and Video Technicians

Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events.

Tasks
29 tasks11 core, 18 supplemental
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Arts, Design, Media & SportsOne of its 45 occupations
Code
27-4011.00SOC 2018: 27-4011

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11 core tasks and 18 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all

  1. Task 1. Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.Core taskTask 3980Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2018
  2. Task 2. Diagnose and resolve media system problems.Core taskTask 18650Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2018
  3. Task 3. Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.Core taskTask 3993Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018
  4. Task 4. Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.Core taskTask 3990Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018
  5. Task 5. Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.Core taskTask 18649Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2018
  6. Task 6. Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.Core taskTask 4002Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018
  7. Task 7. Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.Core taskTask 3987Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018
  8. Task 8. Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.Core taskTask 3997Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018
  9. Task 9. Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.Core taskTask 3985Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018
  10. Task 10. Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.Core taskTask 3984Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2018
  11. Task 11. Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.Core taskTask 4003Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2018
  12. Task 12. Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems.Supplemental taskTask 3981Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2018
  13. Task 13. Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.Supplemental taskTask 3982Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2018
  14. Task 14. Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.Supplemental taskTask 3989Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2018
  15. Task 15. Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms.Supplemental taskTask 18651Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2018
  16. Task 16. Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.Supplemental taskTask 3996Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2018
  17. Task 17. Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.Supplemental taskTask 3992Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2018
  18. Task 18. Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.Supplemental taskTask 3991Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018
  19. Task 19. Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.Supplemental taskTask 4000Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2018
  20. Task 20. Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.Supplemental taskTask 4001Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018
  21. Task 21. Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.Supplemental taskTask 3988Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018
  22. Task 22. Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.Supplemental taskTask 3995Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018
  23. Task 23. Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.Supplemental taskTask 3999Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018
  24. Task 24. Perform narration of productions or present announcements.Supplemental taskTask 4006Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2018
  25. Task 25. Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.Supplemental taskTask 3994Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2018
  26. Task 26. Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.Supplemental taskTask 4004Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2018
  27. Task 27. Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.Supplemental taskTask 3998Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2018
  28. Task 28. Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities.Supplemental taskTask 18652Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2018
  29. Task 29. Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.Supplemental taskTask 4005Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2018

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 27-4011
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