Audio & Video Technicians
Code: 27-4011.00
Zone 3
Median Annual Salary
£58,100
Range: £37,990 - £100,650
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Job Zone 3
Industry Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Audio Technician
Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist)
AV Tech (Audio Visual Technician)
Media Technician
Operations Technician
Stagehand
Video Technician
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
- Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
- Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Video creation and editing software
Adobe After Effects
YouTube
Operating system software
Linux
Microsoft Windows
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
reading work related information
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
product and service development
Communications
multimedia
telecommunications
Arts and Humanities
English language
music, dance, visual arts, drama, or sculpture
Business
customer service
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
order or arrange things
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
do two or more things at the same time
Hand and Finger Use
keep your arm or hand steady
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Stress Tolerance
Adaptability
Frequently Asked Questions About Audio & Video Technicians
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Audio & Video Technicians is £58,100. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £37,990, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £100,650 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Audio & Video Technicians typically aligns with Job Zone 3 (Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Essential skills and tooling for a Audio & Video Technicians include: Adobe After Effects, YouTube, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Average).
Live UK Vacancies for Audio & Video Technicians
Search AllAudio Technician / Engineer
CV-Library
Sunderland
Permanent
Audio Technician / Engineer
Dynamite Recruitment
sunderland
Permanent
Audio Technician (Corporate / Live Events)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
manchester
Permanent Contract
Courtroom Audio Technician — Flexible, Self-Employed
Epiq
Permanent
Court Audio Technician: Flexible Hours, Overtime & Travel
Dynamite Recruitment
sunderland
Permanent
Media Technician
Brockenhurst College
brockenhurst
Permanent
Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£37,990
Median Annual (Average):
£58,100
90th Percentile (Senior):
£100,650
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