Description
Operate, monitor, and maintain audio, video, and control systems for live and recorded productions; set up, test, and strike equipment; manage signal flow and playback; and coordinate with production teams to ensure reliable, high-quality delivery for concerts, meetings, broadcasts, streams, and presentations.
- • Escalate major equipment failures and coordinate service requests with supervisors and vendors.
- • Monitor inbound and outbound audio/video feeds and alert producers to quality or continuity issues.
- • Mix and balance audio sources and synchronize audio with video as required.
- • Plan equipment layouts for events and assist with system upgrades and preventive maintenance.
- • Perform routine cleaning, firmware updates, and minor repairs on A/V equipment.
- • Operate routers, switchers, and playback systems to change sources between cameras, studios, and programs.
- • Meet with directors and crew to review run-of-show, camera moves, cues, and deliverables.
- • Set and strike staging, lighting, and support equipment following safety and production standards.
- • Ingest, transcode, back up, and archive media assets.
- • Prepare and load media files, playback decks, or servers for scheduled productions.
- • Perform basic edits, trims, or clip assembly and apply simple audio/video fixes when needed.
- • Lead and coordinate activities of stagehands, audio assistants, and utility technicians during operations.
- • Contribute to pre-production planning, cue sheets, and technical documentation per show specifications.
- • Maintain inventories of media, cables, adapters, expendables, and spare parts.
- • Recommend formats, routing approaches, and equipment choices to meet objectives and budgets.
- • Record and edit program audio, sound effects, or voiceovers using standard tools.
- • Communicate A/V service policies, booking procedures, and usage guidelines to clients and staff.
- • Review show rundowns and performance programs to anticipate cues and timing.
- • Prepare and operate basic graphics, lower thirds, and slates as required.
- • Coordinate logistics for locations, props, effects, and other technical needs.
- • Operate lighting and audio systems before, during, and after events, including intermissions.
- • Train end users and junior staff on A/V system operation, best practices, and safety.
- • Track compliance, licenses, warranties, and certifications for A/V systems.
- • Create and update SOPs, quick-start guides, and training materials.
- • Provide live announcements or voiceover support when needed.
- • Install, configure, and operate equipment for recording, streaming, video conferencing, and multimedia presentations.
- • Diagnose and resolve A/V system faults and workflow issues.
- • Schedule rooms, studios, and equipment; manage reservations and checkouts.
- • Maintain logs, checklists, and metrics for operations, incidents, and asset usage.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
