How to hire an audio video specialist

How to hire an audio video specialist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step audio video specialist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an audio video specialist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new audio video specialist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The audio video specialist hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an audio video specialist to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an audio video specialist that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of audio video specialists and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Audio Video Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   Audio Video Specialist	Broadcast and sound engineering technicians set up, operate, and maintain the electrical equipment for radio programs, television broadcasts, concerts, sound recordings, and movies.	$15-40
   Stage Technician	A stage technician is part of the production and technical side of a stage play performance. The stage technician's job is to work alongside the floor director and the props team in the set up of the stage before a performance and packing it up afterward... Show more	$12-27
   Event Technician	An event technician is someone who ensures that events are held successfully. The event technician handles the audio, video, and other technical aspects of an event... Show more	$10-26

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Video Conferencing
   • Audio Visual
   • Camera Operation
   • Troubleshoot
   • VTC
   • Digital Signage
   • Windows
   • Apple
   • Audio Video Equipment
   • Teleconferencing
   • Sound Systems
   • ISDN
   • Control Systems
   • Videoconferencing

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   Responsibilities:

   • Utilize a CMS to manage digital assets and develop the proper HTML coding for distribution requests.
   • Direct PowerPoint presentations to a network server.
   • Help make Powerpoint decks and videos for internal and external events.
   • Conduct training to military personnel on operation of audio console, conference lighting and VTC's.
   • Conduct research using online federal regulations, review Medicare and Medicaid policy and guidelines to complete an accurate and well-support decision.
   • Complete certified CPR, obtain secret security clearance and continuously update annual and quarterly training.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your audio video specialist job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An audio video specialist salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, audio video specialists' average salary in kentucky is 57% less than in nevada.
   • Seniority. Entry-level audio video specialists earn 62% less than senior-level audio video specialists.
   • Certifications. An audio video specialist with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an audio video specialist's salary.

   Average audio video specialist salary

   $52,265yearly

   $25.13 hourly rate

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   Entry-level audio video specialist salary

   $32,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing an audio video specialist job description

   An audio video specialist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an audio video specialist job description:

   Audio video specialist job description example

   Work type: Full Time
   School/Department: The Forum Grade: Grade 12 Categories: Other Job Type: Officer of Administration Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 35 Salary Range: Position Summary
   
   Reporting to the Associate Director, Production & Technology, the Audiovisual Specialist provides operational support for all elements of technical production and audiovisual services at The Forum to ensure customer-focused service delivery and is responsible for the operation of audio, video, lighting, and other technical production systems during The Forum's live events. This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours.
   
   Responsibilities
   Works in collaboration with other members of the production team and provides direct support to clients and participants to ensure successful execution of technical and multimedia elements. Serves as an expert on all AV systems within The Forum, including conference and meeting rooms. Trains staff members in system operation procedures. Operates The Forum's technical systems during live events, including audio, lighting, video presentation, video recording and webcasting, video signage, and teleconferencing systems. Assists with multimedia presentations in a variety of software and other delivery formats. Responsible for system maintenance, inventory control, and documentation. Maintains detailed records of production and technology expenditures and regularly provides reports on current and projected budget spending. Researches and designs system and operational upgrades to recommend to management of The Forum. Together with other AV staff, responsible for maintaining and safeguarding inventory of audiovisual equipment. Responsible for proper handling and safeguarding of digital video and graphics assets, software, and other intellectual property. Additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
   Bachelor's degree required. A minimum of four years' related experience, including demonstrated excellence in the production of high-profile live events. Preferred Qualifications
   A knowledge of basic AV support for conference rooms including Zoom, Skype, and other videoconferencing technologies. Expert level knowledge and experience in video production for live events, including:graphics operation (PowerPoint, Keynote, Playback Pro), multiformat video switcher systems (Barco S3-4K), production camera switchers (Blackmagic ATEM), complex video/graphics matrix, routing and conversion systems, large-format projectors.Videography and web-streaming systems, technologies and procedures, including robotic cameras, Wirecast, and RTMP. Experience with or aptitude for audio production for live events, including Yamaha CL-series consoles, Dante, Shure ULXD wireless microphones, assistive listening systems, and complex output routing schemes; as well as simple public address systems. Experience with or aptitude for theatrical lighting, including ETC Source4 LED fixtures, and ETC Ion consoles. Computer literacy, up to and including working knowledge of productivity and data management software (e.g., Filemaker, Excel, Word), graphics software (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, PowerPoint, Keynote), as well as knowledge of networking systems, cloud-based backup systems and digital file management. Advanced working knowledge of the equipment, techniques, and practices of technical production for live events, including audio, lighting, video presentation, videography, and livestreaming. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills. Ability to exercise good judgment, work productively under deadlines and carry out multiple tasks with minimal supervision. Excellent customer service orientation and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with diverse constituencies. Desire to work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and creative problem-solving. Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as event schedule dictates. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
   
   Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
   
   Applications open: Oct 04 2022Eastern Daylight Time
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5. Post your job

   To find audio video specialists for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any audio video specialists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level audio video specialists with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your audio video specialist job on Zippia to find and recruit audio video specialist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with audio video specialist candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new audio video specialist

   Once you've selected the best audio video specialist candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new audio video specialist first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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