Audio and Video Technicians

How AI is changing audio and video technicians work

3 of 11 measurable main tasks for this job show up in real AI-use data, so we rate it Amber (some AI use) — 27%.

This shows where people already use AI, not whether the job will disappear. How we measure this.

Tasks in this job and recorded AI use

• Diagnose and resolve media system problems (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other staff during production (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Control the lights and sound of events (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Record and edit audio material (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training — some recorded AI use
• Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs — some recorded AI use
• Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training — some recorded AI use
• Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required — some recorded AI use
• Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures — some recorded AI use
• Perform narration of productions or present announcements — some recorded AI use
• Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to make sure quality and notify directors of any possible problems — no recorded AI use
• Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures — no recorded AI use
• Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment — no recorded AI use
• Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities — no recorded AI use
• Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts — no recorded AI use
• Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities — no recorded AI use
• Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition — no recorded AI use
• Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies — no recorded AI use
• Obtain and preview musical performance programs before events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces — no recorded AI use
• Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments — no recorded AI use
• Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities — no recorded AI use
• Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities — no recorded AI use

Tasks: O*NET 31.0. AI use: Anthropic Economic Index (exact or close text match).

Your first steps (guidance)

1. Week 1: Open a free AI assistant and say hello. Follow our “Getting started with AI” guide. Ask it one simple question about your work.
2. Week 2: Use AI on one task you do often. Try the prompt for: “Diagnose and resolve media system problems”. Try the prompt for: “Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations”.

Tick your own tasks above to get a plan based on what you really do. The first 2 weeks are free; Premium (coming soon) adds weeks 3–12. New to AI? Read our beginner’s guide.

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