Skills
37 skills are associated with this occupation.
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Essential knowledge
3 skills
Essential skills / competences
12 skills
Optional knowledge
4 skills
Optional skills / competences
18 skills
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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Occupation group
Broadcasting and audiovisual technicians (3521)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7642cbcc-9839-47fb-b2cf-d4bb831d6c93 |
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| ESCO code | 3521.1 |
| ISCO group | 3521 |
| Concept type | Occupation |