What it pays
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Half of all Audio and Video Technicians in the U.S. earn more than $58,100 a year — the middle 80% land between $37,990 and $100,650. About 70,230 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Audio and Video Technicians”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$58,100typical pay / year
70,230people in this work
$100,650+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Protecting5
Set up audio and video equipment
+Set up the main PA, stage monitors, mixer input lists and camera line‑outs for tonight’s 7:30 show at The…
Set up audio and video equipment
+Set up the main PA, stage monitors, mixer input lists and camera line‑outs for tonight’s 7:30 show at The Granada; run cable paths, test each mic and DI, label runs, and leave a fault log on the tech desk before soundcheck.
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Convert media to digital formats
+Digitise the three rehearsal tapes and the presenter interview on cassette into 24‑bit WAV, normalize levels,…
Convert media to digital formats
+Digitise the three rehearsal tapes and the presenter interview on cassette into 24‑bit WAV, normalize levels, remove clicks, tag files with show title and date, and upload the masters to the production drive with a checksum note.
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Set up equipment
+Rack the console and snake, place two vocal mics and three instrument DI boxes, secure overhead cabling,…
Set up equipment
+Rack the console and snake, place two vocal mics and three instrument DI boxes, secure overhead cabling, earth the stage distro, and sign off the safety checklist before the 18:00 rehearsal.
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Assist in live sound reinforcement
+Mix front‑of‑house with focus on speech intelligibility and balanced playback, monitor stage foldback, patch…
Assist in live sound reinforcement
+Mix front‑of‑house with focus on speech intelligibility and balanced playback, monitor stage foldback, patch the backup output to the recorder, and log any level adjustments and fault notes for the producer.
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Manage audio and video signal flow
+Map audio and video signal flow from stage inputs through the desk, splitter and recorder to the stream…
Manage audio and video signal flow
+Map audio and video signal flow from stage inputs through the desk, splitter and recorder to the stream encoder, label every trunk and post a one‑page signal diagram at the comms box for the crew.
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Coordinate1
Coordinate with directors and production staff
+Confirm mic choices, cue timing and playback stems with Director Sarah and Stage Manager Tom by 3pm tomorrow,…
Coordinate with directors and production staff
+Confirm mic choices, cue timing and playback stems with Director Sarah and Stage Manager Tom by 3pm tomorrow, note any changes to cue sheets, and circulate a single marked‑up run sheet to the crew for the 19:00 session.
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The daily work14
Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.
+Update the master inventory spreadsheet with counts and locations for all DATs, MiniDV, VHS, blank tapes,…
Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.
+Update the master inventory spreadsheet with counts and locations for all DATs, MiniDV, VHS, blank tapes, microphone spare parts, and cable stock, flag shortages under two units and email procurement and the studio manager by Friday noon.
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Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.
+Draft a budget-scoped technical plan that lists delivery formats, recording approaches, content outline,…
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.
+Draft a budget-scoped technical plan that lists delivery formats, recording approaches, content outline, target loudness levels, and distribution media with cost estimates and two lower-cost alternatives for the director and finance lead to review next Wednesday.
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Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
+Create rough title cards and a finished lower-third graphic set sized for 16:9 broadcast, export PNGs and a…
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
+Create rough title cards and a finished lower-third graphic set sized for 16:9 broadcast, export PNGs and a layered source file, and place proof images in the project folder for the producer to approve by Tuesday afternoon.
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Perform narration of productions or present announcements.
+Record a clear on-mic narration for the three-minute promo using the script provided, set levels to -12 LUFS,…
Perform narration of productions or present announcements.
+Record a clear on-mic narration for the three-minute promo using the script provided, set levels to -12 LUFS, deliver a WAV and an MP3, and upload both to the shared project folder before the 4pm broadcast meeting.
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Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
+Send the standard service policy summary and the one-page procedures sheet to the requestor and the training…
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
+Send the standard service policy summary and the one-page procedures sheet to the requestor and the training coordinator, post the full policy to the studio intranet, and ask the requestor to confirm receipt and understanding within three working days.
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Troubleshoot complex equipment issues
+Diagnose the intermittent mixer dropout by documenting symptoms, swapping in a known-good channel strip,…
Troubleshoot complex equipment issues
+Diagnose the intermittent mixer dropout by documenting symptoms, swapping in a known-good channel strip, checking power and grounding, logging error codes, and if still unresolved, escalate with photos and a parts list to facilities by end of day.
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Manage inventories of media supplies
+Update the media-supplies inventory: count spools, adapters, batteries and SD cards in storeroom B, record…
Manage inventories of media supplies
+Update the media-supplies inventory: count spools, adapters, batteries and SD cards in storeroom B, record quantities and reorder thresholds, flag missing serials and any damaged items, then circulate the updated inventory to maintenance and procurement by Tuesday.
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Audiovisual products
+Prepare the kit list for next week’s client presentation: verify cameras, microphones, mixers and cables are…
Audiovisual products
+Prepare the kit list for next week’s client presentation: verify cameras, microphones, mixers and cables are tested, note any service or calibration needed, assemble a packing sheet and send the kit list to the production manager and stage lead by Thursday.
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Perform minor repairs on equipment
+Inspect the faulty mixer, replace the cracked channel fader and two loose RCA sockets, test each input and…
Perform minor repairs on equipment
+Inspect the faulty mixer, replace the cracked channel fader and two loose RCA sockets, test each input and output with headset and line generator, log parts used in the maintenance book, and report safety checks to Facilities before closing the job today.
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Dismantle audio and video systems
+Break down the studio rack: remove cameras, microphones, patch bays and monitor speakers in sequence, label…
Dismantle audio and video systems
+Break down the studio rack: remove cameras, microphones, patch bays and monitor speakers in sequence, label every cable and connector, coil and bag items for transport, note any damaged items on the handover sheet and sign off with the production manager on site.
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Monitor incoming and outgoing feeds
+Sit the console operator chair by the routing panel, monitor incoming and outgoing feeds for level…
Monitor incoming and outgoing feeds
+Sit the console operator chair by the routing panel, monitor incoming and outgoing feeds for level consistency and dropouts for the next three hours, flag any channel under −18dB or with intermittent loss to the broadcast engineer immediately and log incidents to the feed log.
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Record audio and video content
+Set up camera and shotgun mic, run a three-minute tone and voice check, record the interview on dual…
Record audio and video content
+Set up camera and shotgun mic, run a three-minute tone and voice check, record the interview on dual recorders with slate and timecode, verify backup file integrity, and deliver both masters and a brief notes file to the editor by end of shift.
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Install audio and video systems
+Survey the venue, map speaker and display locations, mount wall speakers and route concealed cables,…
Install audio and video systems
+Survey the venue, map speaker and display locations, mount wall speakers and route concealed cables, terminate and test each run with an impedance meter, calibrate levels for the room, and leave an as-installed diagram with Facilities.
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Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
+Stand at the vision control desk and, when the director calls, switch the program bus between camera one,…
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
+Stand at the vision control desk and, when the director calls, switch the program bus between camera one, camera two, film playback and the live satellite feed smoothly, confirm preview shows match program before cut, and log every source change with timestamps.
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