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.

• Communications Technician
• Laserist
• Light Technician
• Lighting-Equipment Operator
• Planetarium Technician
• Sight-Effects Specialist
• Sound Controller
• Special Effects Specialist
• Stage Technician

• Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
• Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audiovisual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
• 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.
• Design layouts of audio and video equipment, and perform upgrades and maintenance.
• 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.
• Diagnose and resolve media system problems in classrooms.
• Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
• 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.
• Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment used to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, cable programs, and motion pictures.
• Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
• Maintain inventories of audio and video tapes and related supplies.
• Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
• Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds, or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality, and notify directors of any possible problems.
• Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
• Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.
• Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
• Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
• Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
• Perform narration of productions, or present announcements.
• 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.
• Record and edit audio material such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
• Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.

• achieve special lighting or sound effects
• analyze operation of malfunctioning electrical or electronic equipment
• clean equipment or machinery
• compose scripts
• confer with other departmental heads to coordinate activities
• convert information into instructional program
• coordinate activities of assistants
• coordinate educational content
• coordinate set construction, erection, or decoration activities
• create art from ideas
• demonstrate or explain assembly or use of equipment
• develop instructional materials
• develop movie sound track
• edit video film scenes
• ensure correct grammar, punctuation, or spelling
• explain rules, policies or regulations
• give direction in audio recording studio
• identify problems or improvements
• install electronic equipment, components, or systems
• install or set up equipment
• interpret information to formulate story ideas
• maintain inventory of supplies
• maintain records, reports, or files
• make minor repairs to mechanical equipment
• modify electrical or electronic equipment or products
• operate audio-visual equipment
• operate film or sound editing equipment
• operate recording or broadcast studio controls
• operate sound-reproducing or recording equipment
• operate special visual effects equipment
• operate video recorders
• organize story elements
• plan layout of electrical/electronic equipment installation
• plan or organize work
• recommend purchase, repair, or modification of equipment
• review assembled film or video tape on monitor
• review film, recordings, or rehearsals
• set sound mixing board control levels
• teach others how to use audio-visual materials
• train workers in use of equipment
• understand construction specifications
• use computer graphics design software
• use creativity in graphics
• use graphic arts techniques
• use knowledge of multi-media technology
• use library or online Internet research techniques
• use oral or written communication techniques
• use public speaking techniques
• use stage lighting controls or instruments