According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed. | 81% |
| Diagnose and resolve media system problems. | 76% |
| Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production. | 74% |
| Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data. | 74% |
| Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations. | 73% |
| Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems. | 73% |
| Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures. | 71% |
| Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions. | 71% |
| Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming. | 69% |
| Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment. | 69% |
| Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment. | 68% |
| Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment. | 68% |
| Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms. | 67% |
| Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training. | 67% |
| Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance. | 67% |
| Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required. | 66% |
| Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts. | 65% |
| Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs. | 65% |
| Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities. | 64% |
| Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition. | 63% |
| Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies. | 62% |
| Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces. | 62% |
| Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment. | 62% |
| Perform narration of productions or present announcements. | 60% |
| Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments. | 60% |
| Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities. | 59% |
| Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures. | 59% |
| Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities. | 58% |
| Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training. | 58% |
