Audio & Video Equipment Technicians
Also called: Audio Visual Technician, Production Assistant, Master Control Operator (MCO), Broadcast Engineer
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:
- 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.
Engineering and Technology
Communications
Arts and Humanities
Business
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Hand and Finger Use
Attention
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Video creation and editing software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Web page creation and editing software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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