Audio and Video Recording Technicians
(NOC 5225)
in All Art, Culture, Recreation and SportAudio and video recording technicians use equipment to record, mix and edit sound, music, and videotape, for motion pictures, television and radio programs, videos, recordings, and live events. They work for multimedia companies, film, video and concert production companies, sound recording firms, theatre and dance companies, educational institutions, clubs, hotels, bands, radio stations, television networks and video production and editing companies.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities may not be that frequent. With a moderate percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to contribute somewhat to employment opportunities over the coming years. Audio and Video Recording Technicians most commonly work full-time hours. Also, a fair portion of the workforce is self-employed, so having the option to "work for yourself" may appeal to some individuals’ interests/motivations.
The median employment income for 33% of Audio and Video Recording Technicians who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $37,216. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)
Hourly Pay
$16.30
Minimum$26.14
Median$34.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$2,813
Minimum$29,405
Median$63,252
MaximumCompared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Hourly Pay
$12.55
Minimum$24.73
Median$36.29
MaximumAnnual Pay
$945
Minimum$11,712
Median$60,447
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Audio and video recording technicians use equipment to record, mix and edit sound, music, and videotape, for motion pictures, television and radio programs, videos, recordings, and live events. They work for multimedia companies, film, video and concert production companies, sound recording firms, theatre and dance companies, educational institutions, clubs, hotels, bands, radio stations, television networks and video production and editing companies.
Job duties
Audio and video recording technicians:
- Set up, prepare, run and adjust audio, recording, editing and reproducing equipment to record, edit and reproduce sound input or feed of pre-recorded material from tapes, records, compact discs, digital audio devices, and input from live microphones, satellites or microwave trucks for films, videos, radio and television programs and recordings.
- Prepare and use videotape recording and playback equipment to record videos, television programs, concerts, and live events, and to edit video tape after production.
- Use electronic equipment to generate program titles, credits, sub-titles, graphic backgrounds, or animation for television programs.
- Use audio consoles or computers, tape machines, microphones, and sound processing equipment to mix, combine and edit music and sound at concerts and live events.
- Use dubbing machines to play back edited dialogue, music, and sound effect tracks from different sources, in synchronization with motion picture film.
- May supervise and coordinate the work of other audio and video recording technicians.
Sample job titles
- audio recording studio operator
- audio technician
- audiovisual (AV) technician
- film technician
- music or sound mixer
- recording engineer
- sound editor
- sound engineer
- sound technician
- video-recording equipment operator
Skills
You need creativity, imagination, and technical skills. Attention to detail and the ability to improvise with equipment and techniques are also important. You must be able to communicate your ideas clearly and work well with others.
Job requirements
- A college or other program in recording engineering, audiovisual technology or a related field or experience as a recording studio assistant is usually required.
Other considerations
Senior jobs in this group, like recording and sound engineers, require experience.
By the numbers
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employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
Cape Breton
Southern
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Retail trade
Educational services
What is the age of Employment?
55-64
35-44
25-34
45-54
15-24
65+
Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
15-24
35-44
45-54
25-34
55-64
Top levels of education
College Diploma
$23,052 median annual incomeHigh school
$37,888 median annual incomeBachelor
$30,847 median annual incomeApprenticeship
N/ALess than high school
N/ACompared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Bachelor
$17,829 median annual incomeHigh school
$7,552 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$22,120 median annual incomeLess than high school
$2,922 median annual incomeMaster
$36,173 median annual incomeEducation & training
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