# Tasks & work activities — performance video operator

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 27-4011.00 (Audio and Video Technicians) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 3521; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

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

## Detailed work activities

- Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions.
- Communicate organizational policies and procedures.
- Compile technical information or documentation.
- Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.
- Convert data among multiple digital or analog formats.
- Coordinate activities of production personnel.
- Coordinate logistics for productions or events.
- Determine technical requirements of productions or projects.
- Draw detailed or technical illustrations.
- Edit audio or video recordings.
- Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences.
- Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
- Maintain logs of production activities.
- Maintain recording or broadcasting equipment.
- Maintain records, documents, or other files.
- Mix sound inputs.
- Monitor broadcasting operations to ensure proper functioning.
- Notify others of equipment problems.
- Operate audio recording equipment.
- Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment.
- Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video.
- Provide technical information or assistance to public.
- Set up still or video cameras or related equipment.
- Study details of musical compositions.
- Train others on work processes.
- Write informational material.
- Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes.