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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Fixing5
Set up audio and video equipment
+Install and patch the front-of-house PA, rig the projector and line-check the video switcher, then produce a…
Set up audio and video equipment
+Install and patch the front-of-house PA, rig the projector and line-check the video switcher, then produce a one-hour checklist of levels, mic gain settings and cable routes for tonight's 7pm show and leave it with the production manager by 5pm.
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Convert media to digital formats
+Capture the VHS tapes and DVD rehearsal footage to archival-quality digital files, label each file with date,…
Convert media to digital formats
+Capture the VHS tapes and DVD rehearsal footage to archival-quality digital files, label each file with date, director and scene, verify A/V sync, and place the mastered files on the shared drive before tomorrow's morning call.
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Set up equipment
+Assemble the load-in plan for tonight: list lights, two wireless mics, DI boxes and speaker stacks, assign…
Set up equipment
+Assemble the load-in plan for tonight: list lights, two wireless mics, DI boxes and speaker stacks, assign riggers and cable runners, note power requirements and test each item before doors open at 6:30pm.
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Assist in live sound reinforcement
+Mix FOH and monitor feeds for tonight's show at The Granada: patch the drum kit and vocal mics into the…
Assist in live sound reinforcement
+Mix FOH and monitor feeds for tonight's show at The Granada: patch the drum kit and vocal mics into the front-of-house desk, set monitor wedges for the four-piece band, confirm gain structure and safety earths, and stay until the final soundcheck passes.
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Manage audio and video signal flow
+Trace and label every audio and video run for tonight's corporate gala: map stage boxes to the snake, route…
Manage audio and video signal flow
+Trace and label every audio and video run for tonight's corporate gala: map stage boxes to the snake, route HDMI and SDI to the broadcast desk, terminate any loose multicore, verify signal at every break and update the signal-flow sheet before doors open.
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Negotiating1
Coordinate with directors and production staff
+Meet with director Helen and stage manager Marco at 10am, confirm cue timings, safety zones for set moves,…
Coordinate with directors and production staff
+Meet with director Helen and stage manager Marco at 10am, confirm cue timings, safety zones for set moves, and mic handover points, then update the production cue sheet and email it to the crew by 1pm.
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The daily work14
Manage inventories of media supplies
+Update the consumables inventory sheet with the three new projector lamps, 50 roll of gaffer tape, and ten…
Manage inventories of media supplies
+Update the consumables inventory sheet with the three new projector lamps, 50 roll of gaffer tape, and ten D-size batteries, mark low-stock items under reorder level, attach last delivery note, and circulate to Mike in lighting and Jenna in procurement by Friday noon.
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Audiovisual products
+Catalogue the venue's audiovisual kit by listing each speaker, mixer and cable type, note serial numbers,…
Audiovisual products
+Catalogue the venue's audiovisual kit by listing each speaker, mixer and cable type, note serial numbers, operational faults, and where cases are stored, then produce a one-page kit summary for the technical rider and drop it to Tom the audio lead before tomorrow's load-in.
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Perform minor repairs on equipment
+Perform minor repairs on the FOH mixer and two wireless mic packs, replace a blown fuse, reterminate the…
Perform minor repairs on equipment
+Perform minor repairs on the FOH mixer and two wireless mic packs, replace a blown fuse, reterminate the loose XLR on the stagebox, test each channel to confirm sound and label the fixed units before returning them to storage by 17:00 today.
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Dismantle audio and video systems
+Dismantle the flown video wall and front-of-house PA after the show, disconnect and coil all multicore and…
Dismantle audio and video systems
+Dismantle the flown video wall and front-of-house PA after the show, disconnect and coil all multicore and BNC runs, bag and tag each amp, processor and panel, and load the labelled cases into truck A by midnight with safety rigging left for inspection.
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Monitor incoming and outgoing feeds
+Monitor incoming and outgoing feeds for the broadcast feed from 19:30 to 22:00, watch program and preview…
Monitor incoming and outgoing feeds
+Monitor incoming and outgoing feeds for the broadcast feed from 19:30 to 22:00, watch program and preview buses, log any sync or black frame events with timecode, communicate problems to the technical director and switcher over the comms channel.
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Record audio and video content
+Record the dress rehearsal audio and two camera ISO feeds starting at 14:00, set levels, confirm slate and…
Record audio and video content
+Record the dress rehearsal audio and two camera ISO feeds starting at 14:00, set levels, confirm slate and timecode, label media drives with show title and take number, and deliver the drives to post in the production office within the hour after wrap.
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Install audio and video systems
+Install the stage's audio snake, two loudspeaker stacks and the main video projector rig, hang and aim the…
Install audio and video systems
+Install the stage's audio snake, two loudspeaker stacks and the main video projector rig, hang and aim the front fills, cable tie and label all runs, perform a line check and safety inspection before the 18:00 soundcheck.
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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 video sources during the live show as directed by the director: cut from camera three to the…
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
+Switch video sources during the live show as directed by the director: cut from camera three to the prerecorded package at cue 12, then back to program from camera one at cue 18, confirm downstream audio stays locked and log each switch with timecode.
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Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.
+Update the inventory spreadsheet with counts and locations for all audio and videotapes, blank and recorded…
Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.
+Update the inventory spreadsheet with counts and locations for all audio and videotapes, blank and recorded media, spare cables, batteries and cleaning supplies, flag discrepancies over two units, and email a signed weekly report to Martina in Operations by Friday.
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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 one-page proposal comparing presentation formats, delivery approaches, expected content quality…
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.
+Draft a one-page proposal comparing presentation formats, delivery approaches, expected content quality levels, and a medium-by-medium cost estimate within the $8,000 cap so Production can choose; circulate to Tom in Design and Sara in Finance by Tuesday for decision.
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Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
+Create rough stage graphics and one finished poster-ready art file for the season opener, include title…
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
+Create rough stage graphics and one finished poster-ready art file for the season opener, include title lockup, hazard icons, and safe-use notes, then export a print-ready PNG and a layered editable file and drop both in the show folder for Rachel by Wednesday.
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Perform narration of productions or present announcements.
+Record the announcement script with natural pacing and clear level control, add three takes for the main cue…
Perform narration of productions or present announcements.
+Record the announcement script with natural pacing and clear level control, add three takes for the main cue and one quiet house message, normalize levels, save MP3s named Show_Announcement and House_Message, and upload to the playback folder before curtain.
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Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
+Prepare a short policy brief explaining audio and videotaping rules, permission steps, rates, and equipment…
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
+Prepare a short policy brief explaining audio and videotaping rules, permission steps, rates, and equipment availability, post it on the front-of-house digital board and email the PDF to ticketing and stage management by noon Friday.
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Troubleshoot complex equipment issues
+Diagnose the mixer fault by logging recent changes, run a channel-by-channel signal path check, swap in a…
Troubleshoot complex equipment issues
+Diagnose the mixer fault by logging recent changes, run a channel-by-channel signal path check, swap in a known-good cable and microphone, document failed components with photos, order replacement parts if needed and update Luis in Technical by end of day.
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