Description
Set up, operate, maintain, and tear down audio and video systems—including microphones, speakers, mixers, switchers, cameras, displays, cabling, and recording/streaming gear—for live and recorded events such as meetings, conferences, presentations, concerts, broadcasts, podcasts, and sporting events; troubleshoot issues and ensure high-quality sound and visuals.
- • Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
- • Monitor audio and video feeds to ensure quality and alert stakeholders to issues.
- • Mix and regulate sound inputs and coordinate audio with video.
- • Design equipment layouts and perform system upgrades and maintenance.
- • Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning on AV equipment.
- • Switch video sources among cameras, playback, and live or network feeds.
- • Coordinate with producers or directors on run-of-show, camera positions, and cues.
- • Set up, aim, and operate basic lighting and staging elements.
- • Compress, transcode, duplicate, and archive audio and video files.
- • Obtain, set up, and load media files or playback decks for scheduled programs.
- • Edit audio and video clips for playback or post-event deliverables.
- • Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and event staff during productions.
- • Assist with preproduction documents such as run sheets, cue lists, and equipment plans.
- • Maintain inventory of AV equipment, media, parts, and consumables.
- • Recommend equipment configurations and formats that meet objectives and budgets.
- • Record and edit audio for events, podcasts, or video content.
- • Inform users of AV service policies, procedures, and best practices.
- • Review event agendas and show flows to anticipate cues and timing.
- • Prepare basic on-screen titles, slates, and lower-thirds as needed.
- • Control lighting and sound before, during, and after live events.
- • Conduct training sessions on selecting, using, and designing AV materials and presentation equipment.
- • Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty records for AV systems.
- • Develop quick reference guides and training materials for users and staff.
- • Install, adjust, and operate equipment to record, edit, stream, and support videoconferences and multimedia presentations.
- • Diagnose and resolve media system and signal-flow problems.
- • Reserve AV equipment and facilities such as meeting rooms and studios.
- • Analyze and maintain logs and metrics for AV activities and system performance.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
