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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These are the real jobs-to-be-done, not a wish list. Each task shows where we found it, and the prompt underneath is written for that exact task.
Protecting3
Manage audio and video signal flow
+Confirm the stage patch and run the show’s soundcheck, trace every audio and video cable from stage boxes to…
Manage audio and video signal flow
+Confirm the stage patch and run the show’s soundcheck, trace every audio and video cable from stage boxes to the mixer and processor racks, label any mismatches, and hand a corrected signal flow diagram to Sarah in production before the 6pm rehearsal.
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Set up audio and video equipment
+Prepare a single-day setup plan for Wednesday’s conference: list speaker mics, two wireless lavaliers,…
Set up audio and video equipment
+Prepare a single-day setup plan for Wednesday’s conference: list speaker mics, two wireless lavaliers, projector and HDMI run, stage monitor positions, cable runs, and a 90‑minute tech check with the event manager at 08:00.
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Convert media to digital formats
+Digitise the footage from the March rehearsal by ingesting the two camera cards and stereo audio files,…
Convert media to digital formats
+Digitise the footage from the March rehearsal by ingesting the two camera cards and stereo audio files, create lossless masters and MP4 review copies, label files with shoot date and scene, and upload to the shared media folder by end of day Friday.
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Coordinate1
Coordinate with directors and production staff
+Run a coordination meeting with director Anna Li and head of production Mark Rourke to confirm mic plots,…
Coordinate with directors and production staff
+Run a coordination meeting with director Anna Li and head of production Mark Rourke to confirm mic plots, camera sightlines, comms channels, and a rehearsal schedule; record action items and send minutes within two hours of the meeting.
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Make1
Set up equipment
+Assemble a load‑in checklist for the Saturday corporate event listing crates, DI boxes, speaker clusters,…
Set up equipment
+Assemble a load‑in checklist for the Saturday corporate event listing crates, DI boxes, speaker clusters, lighting bars and a 60‑minute soundcheck window; assign crew names to each task and circulate by Friday afternoon.
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Move1
Assist in live sound reinforcement
+Set the live sound plan for tonight’s gig: FOH and monitor desk channels, mic types and backups, compressor…
Assist in live sound reinforcement
+Set the live sound plan for tonight’s gig: FOH and monitor desk channels, mic types and backups, compressor and limiter settings, safety power distribution checks, and a 30‑minute pre‑show soundcheck at 19:00 with the band leader.
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The daily work14
Manage inventories of media supplies
+Update the inventory spreadsheet with current counts for cables, microphones, batteries and adapters from the…
Manage inventories of media supplies
+Update the inventory spreadsheet with current counts for cables, microphones, batteries and adapters from the storeroom, flag items below par for reorder, attach recent purchase receipts, and email the updated stock report to Facilities by Thursday noon.
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Audiovisual products
+Catalogue the new camera bodies, mixers and speakers into the equipment register, note serial numbers and…
Audiovisual products
+Catalogue the new camera bodies, mixers and speakers into the equipment register, note serial numbers and warranty dates, add use and safety notes for each item, and circulate the updated product list with photos to the AV team before Monday morning.
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Perform minor repairs on equipment
+Perform minor repairs on the stage mixer and two wireless lapel microphones, replace faulty fuses and loose…
Perform minor repairs on equipment
+Perform minor repairs on the stage mixer and two wireless lapel microphones, replace faulty fuses and loose XLR tails, test each channel to confirm noise-free audio, log parts used, and notify maintenance if any unit fails the operational test.
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Dismantle audio and video systems
+Dismantle the conference room’s audio and video rig: remove speakers, detach camera mounts, label and bag…
Dismantle audio and video systems
+Dismantle the conference room’s audio and video rig: remove speakers, detach camera mounts, label and bag every cable and connector, stow road cases in the store room, and upload the inventory of serial numbers and damage notes so facilities can reconfigure next week.
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Monitor incoming and outgoing feeds
+Monitor all incoming and outgoing feeds for today’s broadcast: watch the program feed and backup feed for…
Monitor incoming and outgoing feeds
+Monitor all incoming and outgoing feeds for today’s broadcast: watch the program feed and backup feed for sync drift, log any dropped frames or audio glitches with timestamps, and alert the producer and network operator immediately if loss exceeds five seconds.
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Record audio and video content
+Record the two-panel interview and B-roll: set camera exposure and audio levels, run a five-minute test…
Record audio and video content
+Record the two-panel interview and B-roll: set camera exposure and audio levels, run a five-minute test recording for both cameras and the mixer, capture redundant audio on a portable recorder, then label and copy media to the show drive with metadata for editing.
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Install audio and video systems
+Install the classroom’s new audio and video system: mount the projector and speakers, route and terminate…
Install audio and video systems
+Install the classroom’s new audio and video system: mount the projector and speakers, route and terminate HDMI and XLR runs, secure power to the distribution box, test projector alignment and speaker coverage, then hand the room over with a quick user demo.
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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.
+Switch sources for tonight’s live stream: take camera one off program, put the remote guest feed on program…
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
+Switch sources for tonight’s live stream: take camera one off program, put the remote guest feed on program at cue, check audio continuity between sources, log the cue times, and confirm with the vision mixer and director before returning to the host shot.
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Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.
+Update the master inventory spreadsheet with counts and locations for all audio and videotapes, spare cables,…
Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.
+Update the master inventory spreadsheet with counts and locations for all audio and videotapes, spare cables, batteries and cleaning supplies, flag items below par, and export a one‑page reorder list for Friday procurement review.
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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 delivery plan that selects formats, levels, and media for the conference AV package within the $3,500…
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.
+Draft a delivery plan that selects formats, levels, and media for the conference AV package within the $3,500 rental cap, showing tradeoffs in quality, accessibility, and staff hours for Tuesday stakeholder approval.
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Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
+Create rough screen graphics and one finished lower‑third title for the department briefing, export print and…
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
+Create rough screen graphics and one finished lower‑third title for the department briefing, export print and on‑screen versions, and save source layered files in the graphics folder before noon Wednesday.
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Perform narration of productions or present announcements.
+Record a one‑minute live narration for the safety video at the studio mic, deliver two takes with script…
Perform narration of productions or present announcements.
+Record a one‑minute live narration for the safety video at the studio mic, deliver two takes with script pacing notes and a final trimmed WAV file to the editor by end of day Thursday.
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Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
+Write a clear one‑page summary of the audio and videotaping policies, include booking rules, cancellation…
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
+Write a clear one‑page summary of the audio and videotaping policies, include booking rules, cancellation fees and safety requirements, and email it to all users and front‑desk by Monday morning.
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Troubleshoot complex equipment issues
+Diagnose the PA system fault: run signal trace from mixer to amplifiers, log channel levels and error lights,…
Troubleshoot complex equipment issues
+Diagnose the PA system fault: run signal trace from mixer to amplifiers, log channel levels and error lights, replace suspect cable or module, and produce a fault report with recommended spare parts by close of business today.
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