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Overview
Audio-visual technicians set up, operate and maintain sound, video, broadcast and recording equipment for live events, radio, television and telecommunication signals.
In job descriptions, look for audio systems, video equipment, broadcast gear, recording plans, power needs, acoustics, digital media, editing software, safety standards and equipment maintenance.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Audio-visual technician work connects equipment setup with the needs of a broadcast, event or recording. The technician prepares sound, video, power and signal paths before operating or maintaining the system.
Skills and specializations
Useful skills include audiovisual equipment, audio and video operation, broadcast equipment, recording plans, acoustics, power assessment, editing software, digital media handling and safe work around electrical systems.
Salary context
Salary comparison should consider event scale, live operating pressure, travel, unsocial hours, equipment responsibility, troubleshooting authority and whether the role includes planning, setup, operation and post-production handling.
Career paths
Development can move toward live sound, broadcast operations, video engineering, installation support, AV project coordination, maintenance leadership or specialist work with editing, lighting or signal distribution.
Good to know
Check whether the vacancy names venues, broadcast rooms, touring work, equipment brands, power duties, recording workflow and maintenance scope. A clear advert separates AV technician work from general event assistance.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 4
Sound Engineering Technicians
27-4014.00
O*NET occupation is more specific
The O*NET occupation covers a more specific field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETCamera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
27-4031.00
O*NET occupation is more specific
The O*NET occupation covers a more specific field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETAudio and Video Technicians
27-4011.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETBroadcast Technicians
27-4012.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
Broadcasting and audiovisual technicians (3521)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7642cbcc-9839-47fb-b2cf-d4bb831d6c93 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3521.1 |
| ISCO group | 3521 |
| Concept type | Occupation |