Audio Technician Job Description
Audio technician
provides walk-throughs and training to Student Center Complex staff in the use of audio, video, and multi-media computer equipment.
Audio Technician Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective audio technician job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included audio technician job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
VTC network connectivity
Maintain documentation for enterprise VTC service
Validate room support contacts and location information - VTC hardware and software inventory
Mix spatialized audio for 360 videos for all video platforms
Help update RYOT's post production process to seamlessly integrate high quality sound experiences
Research technological advancements in VR video and help RYOT implement improvements into workflows
Edit linear and 360 videos, constructing compelling stories from raw footage and interviews
Operate as a camera technician and/or location sound engineer during 360 video shoots
Produce and research short VR documentary productions
Provide AV support for presentations in the Kyser Conference Room
Audio Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Audio Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CTS, IAT, AMX, IAM, DSP, DMC, AV, CCNA, CE, II
Education for Audio Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the audio technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and High School Degree in Technical, Education, Associates, Technology, Communications, Electronics, Video, Computer Science, Engineering, Hospitality
Skills for Audio Technician
Desired skills for audio technician include:
Computer networking protocols and hardware interconnection
Word
OSHA
Excel and Outlook
Excel
Leading-edge sound technology
Audio department equipment specific to the production in order to operate equipment safely
Computer based real time analysis audio system
MS Office: Word
AutoCAD
Desired experience for audio technician includes:
Be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed
Provide support in loaning out government owned lecterns, microphones, and portable sound systems
Provide audio and sound products, recordings, playback, duplication, and distribution ensuring copyright laws, regulations, and procedures are not violated
Provide sound reinforcement services for functions such as retreats, retirements, change of command ceremonies, and parade practices in accordance with the customer's schedule
AV services often require performance of services outside of core hours
Create and maintain standard operation procedures documentation
Audio Technician Examples
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Audio Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for an audio technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for audio technician
- Responsible for setup, operation, and equipment used for live band performances including weekly performances by student and community performers
- Provide routine equipment checks & general maintenance for all AV related equipment, make recommendations for advanced issues that will require further outsourced vendor work
- Assist with preparation and delivery of faculty training initiatives for all newly integrated higher education technology to promote better adoption rates
- Provide training resources and act as a guide to the SBA Service Desk for all related venue/classroom technologies and assist with quality assurance of complex event support setups
- Liaison with external clients to the School of Business needing AV support, provide necessary walkthroughs & price quoting
- Assist with adhering to university procurement practices as necessary and work with procurement systems to facilitate necessary purchases
- Assist in facilitating and maintaining Service Level Agreements, licenses and Contracts as needed
- Assist with quality assurance of all technology integration work being conducted
- Read and interpret room diagrams to assure proper set-up for events
- Inspect equipment for damage, and communicate issues that need to be addressed
Qualifications for audio technician
- Two years of experience in Musical Theater is preferred
- Advanced knowledge of Audio systems
- Ideally 5+ years experience but a minimum of 2 years experience supporting and maintaining advanced audio visual technologies and video surveillance systems
- Thorough understanding of the technologies and products listed below
- At least two years of experience working with a variety of audio/visual equipment including, but not limited to video conferencing units, LCDs, laptop computers, amplification systems
- Six to twelve months related experience and/or training
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for an audio technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for audio technician
- Ensure that the client has an in-depth understanding of the services they will be receiving and an accurate cost estimate with possible additional charges
- Excellent customer service skills and be able to work under pressure at times
- Assure that all equipment is handled in a way that minimizes wear and tear
- Take cues from the designed cue caller when in performance mode
- Investigate faults and recommend further actions to rectify
- Carry out regular preventative room checks, ensuring all equipment functions correctly in accordance with the room check procedure, including morning, evening, monthly and lamp life checks
- Ensure that all faults are reported in the correct way and in a timely manner
- Carry out first line fault repairs
- Maintain an accurate portable AV equipment asset inventory
- Install projector lamps on an as needed basis
Qualifications for audio technician
- Flexible hours for availability (including evenings and weekends) when the building is open
- Experience working with audio visual gear and solutions such as Lync/Skype, WebEx, GoToAssist, Sococo, vBrick
- Proficient in the use of various collaboration tools that leverage conference room AV systems such as Skype for Business, WebEx, Sococo
- Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school
- Experience with installing and configuring Mixing Consoles, Microphones, Switchers, Amplifiers
- Strong Troubleshooting skills including Network Software, Hardware
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of audio technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for audio technician
- Post information and classroom updated on AV website when necessary
- Track jobs on workflow database to ensure proper hand-off and documentation of
- Respond to and update status of requests in the divisional request ticket tracking management system
- Advise on the maintenance and development of department audiovisual policies
- Research new audiovisual equipment in preparation of budget proposals
- Assist with general room support by cleaning, checking and troubleshooting equipment on a regular basis
- Provide faculty training as required
- Develop familiarity with specific sites and handle training documentation, room equipment labeling and inventory including spare parts, lamps
- Identify inventory equipment movement within the IT Division
- Maintain checklist for all dedicated and loaned equipment
Qualifications for audio technician
- Auditory and visual acuity as required in analyzing audio-visual signals
- Ability to understand signal flow and operation of complex audio/visual technology such Audio Reinforcement, lighting, projection, video conferencing, teleconferencing, and web streaming systems
- Knowledge in Windows, Mac OS, and Linux operating systems
- Experience in multi media software such as Adobe Suite, Google Sketchup Pro, Auto Cad, Vector works, Microsoft Office, Keynote, Apple-Final Cut Pro, Avid, Protools, Qlab Playback Pro, and or other related software
- Ability to work under short deadlines and demanding environments while maintaining strong attention to detail
- Strong positive public presence
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an audio technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for audio technician
- Working history with h.323 , h.264 and IP streaming
- Understanding of WebRTC (even if basic)
- Experience with IPTV systems
- Crestron Fusion
- Troubleshoot and resolve of end-user issues in real-time
- Field and respond to inquiries from both internal and external customers and provide training as needed
- Identify opportunities to improve processes which includes eliminating time and resource intensive practices
- Assist in the documentation and implementation of improved processes
- Follow Incident, Problem and Change Management processes including timely, proper documentation of issues and requests
- Assist in the training of University faculty, staff, and students on the proper use and operation of equipment and facilities
Qualifications for audio technician
- Experience working with cisco telecom equipment
- Experience in large scale environments
- One year of experience in the operation and maintenance of audio-visual media equipment
- 2-3 years' experience setting up and troubleshooting audio visual equipment in a educational environment
- AA degree + 2 years Experience OR
- High School Diploma + 3 years experience
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an audio technician. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for audio technician
- Attending MITIE Signature training courses as and when needed
- Device benchmarking and testing of consumer and professional electronics, in and out of vehicles
- Ensuring software is up to date, and hardware is in working order
- Provide internal and external customer service to presenting guests, trainers, meeting and events
- Understand the scope of the needs for AVIT equipment and the needs of OSTC and work with manager to forecast and ensure future needs met
- Work with suppliers and vendors to assist with and direct them to repair and/or maintain equipment in the facilities
- Engage with external suppliers and guests who will access the facilities
- Periodically work flex work hours to attend and support events outside of normal business hours
- Be able to climb a ladder, push and pull a cart with supplies
- Some lifting up and over your head up to 50 pounds with some frequency
Qualifications for audio technician
- Innovative with new ideas and solutions to problems, but with a positive outlook
- Ability to work in a very high pace and dynamic environment
- Ability to work closely with the user community, Interpret issues, understand requirements, and rapidly deploy solutions
- Ability to work directly with end uses on issue resolution, and process development
- Ability to create and maintain technical and functional documentation
- Data/LCD & HD projection, sound, integrated control systems and video conferencing, telephone conferencing equipment and presentation software and setup (including MS PowerPoint, Mac technology and Mac Software)