Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
Did You Know:
- Job applicants will face keen competition for jobs in major metropolitan areas, where pay generally is higher; prospects are expected to be better in small cities and towns.
- Technical school, community college or college training in broadcast technology, electronics or computer networking provides the best preparation.
- About 29 percent of these workers are in broadcasting, mainly in radio and television stations, and 15 percent work in the motion picture, video and sound recording industries.
- Evening, weekend and holiday work is common.
Industry Areas
- Motion Picture and Video Industries
- Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
Day-to-Day Tasks
- 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.
Overall Kind of Work
Broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators perform a wide variety of tasks. Their duties include setting up and maintaining the electrical equipment used in nearly all radio a...
Work Environment
Military
Audiovisual and broadcast technicians work in studios or outdoors on location. They sometimes work from aircraft or ships. They travel and work in all climates.
Status
What is the difference between enlisted and officer?
Enlisted:Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.
Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
Officer
Enlisted
Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
275 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians in the military
Service Branches
Audiovisual and Broadcast Technicians work in the following services:
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