As of July 2026, Audio and Video Technicians has an AI-exposure score of 61/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Score inputs for this role: This role starts from O*NET 29.1 occupational descriptors and is empirically grounded by Penn/OpenAI GPTs are GPTs study, Anthropic Economic Index (June 26, 2026), Felten, Raj and Seamans AIOE index. BLS labor-market figures are separate context, not score inputs.

AI Exposure Score for

Audio and Video Technicians

61/100
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More exposed than 67% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$58,100. About 7,300 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 - growth plus replacement).

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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events.

Common titles
AV Tech (Audio Visual Technician)Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist)Media TechnicianOperations TechnicianAudio TechnicianStagehand
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 3 · Medium Preparation Needed Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations.

Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.

Skills and knowledge
MonitoringCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationSpeaking
Tools and technology
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft TeamsZoom
Work context
Face-to-face discussionsIndoor controlled settingEmail useDecision latitudeTelephone

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Audio and Video Technicians, SOC 27-4011.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Audio and Video Technicians tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
  • Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
  • Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
4 more automatable tasks locked in the report.
Augmentable
  • Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
  • Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
11 more augmentable tasks locked in the report.
Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role - its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (65%).

We analyzed all 20 Audio and Video Technicians tasks - 7 automatable and 13 augmentable. The full task map - every task with exactly what to do about each - is in your Career Report.

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Every task scored with what to automate, augment, or protect.

Adjacent path comparison

Related roles with exposure deltas, salary, demand, and reachability. Lower-exposure options appear only when the data supports them.

30/60/90 plan + PDF

A keepable roadmap plus resume and LinkedIn repositioning.

Grounded in O*NET-linked or curated role data, with Penn, Anthropic Economic Index, and AIOE signals where matched. BLS labor-market context is separate - not generic advice.

Adjacent career paths

Relatedness shows how reachable a move may be. A path is labeled lower exposure only when its score is at least 6 points lower; every row shows the measured difference.

Sound Engineering Technicians
80% skills overlap; 3 points higher - similar exposure within the 5-point model resolution; High band; ~US$73,130
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7 more adjacent paths with exposure deltas, salary, demand, and reachability in your Career Report.
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Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.

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