An Audio Visual Technician sets up, tests, operates, assesses, and repairs equipment required for live events, such as music concerts, sporting events, virtual classrooms, video conferences, such as Skype or Webex, and entertainment shows. These individuals work with projectors, sound systems, microphones, sound mixing equipment, overhead projectors, video cameras, recording equipment, adjust amplifiers, video screens, speakers, and lighting. An Audio Visual Technician aid educators, program producers, recording production engineers, and presenters to generate sound, images, and videos to produce live events, as well as small productions.
Technicians work with producers and directors and keep track of equipment inventory and fix equipment issues.
An Audio Visual Technician should have excellent verbal and written communication skills and must be good team players.
Technicians monitor each project, from the beginning to the on-site implementation, by estimating all requirements for sound, projection, and lighting. An Audio Visual Technician work with the sales team and provide them with technical suggestions and assistance.
Technicians work with the technical director to come up with the technical and production requirements for various events, including timelines, equipment, and budgeting, across a variety of events.
Technicians work together with creative design and sales teams to establish precise and in-depth staging designs and specifications. An Audio Visual Technician run crews for shows and manage all facets of project and staging deliverables.
Technicians work in close contact with exhibitors, vendors, and event sponsors to ensure that all details of events are taken care of.
Technicians prepare and revisit statements of work, including precise budgets and timelines. An Audio Visual Technician make suggestions to their team members on multimedia projects, including the purchase of equipment.
Technicians perform testing of audio-visual equipment and fix issues related to video, audio, switching, and control systems.
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