Audio and Video Technicians

Does not pass

• Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.7% of the role's time · $298M · waiting on a check

• Diagnose and resolve media system problems.

  physical work, outside the screen · 7.6% of the role's time · $295M

• Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.1% of the role's time · $234M

• Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.8% of the role's time · $225M · waiting on a check

• Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.8% of the role's time · $224M

• Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.9% of the role's time · $188M

• Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.6% of the role's time · $176M

• Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.4% of the role's time · $171M

• Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.7% of the role's time · $143M

• Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.7% of the role's time · $142M

• Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.6% of the role's time · $137M

• Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.2% of the role's time · $125M

• Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.2% of the role's time · $124M · waiting on a check

• Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.8% of the role's time · $109M

• Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.8% of the role's time · $106M

• Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.7% of the role's time · $102M · waiting on a check

• Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.4% of the role's time · $94.3M

• Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.4% of the role's time · $92.8M

• Perform narration of productions or present announcements.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $92.0M · waiting on a check

• Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $88.1M

• Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $83.9M

• Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 2.1% of the role's time · $79.7M

• Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $67.7M

• Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $56.6M · waiting on a check

• Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $56.0M

• Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $46.5M · waiting on a check