Audio and Video Technicians

# 547 overall · better than 37.1% of other jobs
2.8
Moderate Risk
44% tasks are partially/fully automatable
2/5
Automatability
2/5
Technical Feasibility
3/5
Economic Incentive
3/5
Emotional Intelligence
3/5
Physical Requirements
3/5
Forgivability
4/5
Ethics
The risk of displacement is moderate due to the mix of routine and non-routine tasks. While some technical aspects can be automated, the need for human creativity and real-time problem-solving limits full AI displacement.

Median Salary: $51,640

Traits: 57

31/100Consequence_of_Error
72/100Contact_With_Others
92/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
23/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
70/100Deal_With_External_Customers
3/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
46/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
17/100Degree_of_Automation
49/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
89/100Electronic_Mail
38/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
5/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
30/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
18/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
17/100Exposed_to_High_Places
15/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
1/100Exposed_to_Radiation
2/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
16/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
96/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
86/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
45/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
66/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
74/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
89/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
78/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
13/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
9/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
96/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
20/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
29/100Letters_and_Memos
43/100Level_of_Competition
11/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
10/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
36/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
60/100Physical_Proximity
33/100Public_Speaking
76/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
52/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
29/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
23/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
20/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
16/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
30/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
53/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
68/100Spend_Time_Sitting
36/100Spend_Time_Standing
86/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
26/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
73/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
84/100Telephone
72/100Time_Pressure
10/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
19/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
12/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
42/100Work_Schedules
90/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team

Tasks performed as Audio and Video Technicians

Low to No Risk
13
Moderate Risk
2
High Risk
4
Extreme Risk
6
  • 2Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
  • 0.6Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
  • 2Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
  • 1.5Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
  • 1.2Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
  • 1Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.
  • 2.7Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
  • 1.2Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
  • 2.3Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
  • 1.6Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
  • 1Perform narration of productions or present announcements.
  • 1.8Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
  • 1.8Diagnose and resolve media system problems.

44.0% of Audio and Video Technicians tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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