How to hire an audio visual specialist

How to hire an audio visual specialist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step audio visual 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 visual specialist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new audio visual specialist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your audio visual specialist job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an audio visual specialist for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An audio visual specialist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, audio visual specialists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of audio visual specialists.

   Type of Audio Visual Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   Audio Visual Specialist	Broadcast and sound engineering technicians set up, operate, and maintain the electrical equipment for radio programs, television broadcasts, concerts, sound recordings, and movies.	$15-36
   Freelance Producer	The responsibilities of a freelance producer are so broad that they can be tricky to define. Broadly, a freelance producer is responsible for finding, launching, and completing a project... Show more	$15-54
   Web Producer	A Web Producer is responsible for monitoring the servers' performance and managing web traffic. Web Producers work with the system engineers in designing web features with a user-friendly interface for smooth navigation and transitions... Show more	$23-46

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Visualization
   • Video Production
   • Unity
   • Audio Visual Support
   • Sales Floor
   • Customer Service
   • DOD
   • Troubleshoot
   • Video Conferencing
   • Technical Support
   • Audio Visual Equipment
   • Control Systems
   • Workstations
   • Photography

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage software to insure protection from miscellaneous online activities, troubleshoot and repair hardware and software to maintain PC stability.
   • Demonstrate experience with AMX, Crestron, Polycom control technologies.
   • Resolve technical issues and troubleshoot as necessary during live presentations.
   • Operate Crestron, AMX switchers.
   • Connect audio and video calls with offices worldwide through integrate Polycom conference systems.
   • Provide training to for the operations of the VTC units, peripherals equipment.

   More audio visual specialist duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your audio visual specialist job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An audio visual specialist salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an audio visual specialist in Arizona may be lower than in Connecticut, and an entry-level audio visual specialist usually earns less than a senior-level audio visual specialist. Additionally, an audio visual specialist with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average audio visual specialist salary

   $50,127yearly

   $24.10 hourly rate

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   Entry-level audio visual specialist salary

   $32,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average audio visual specialist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$76,016	$37
   2	Rhode Island	$75,875	$36
   3	Massachusetts	$74,538	$36
   4	New Jersey	$65,067	$31
   5	Washington	$64,131	$31
   6	New York	$63,192	$30
   7	Minnesota	$60,737	$29
   8	Alaska	$58,715	$28
   9	Pennsylvania	$58,242	$28
   10	Michigan	$56,146	$27
   11	Indiana	$54,160	$26
   12	Illinois	$50,335	$24
   13	Virginia	$49,824	$24
   14	Wisconsin	$47,735	$23
   15	Missouri	$46,913	$23
   16	Colorado	$45,844	$22
   17	Maryland	$45,657	$22
   18	Kansas	$45,177	$22
   19	New Mexico	$44,953	$22
   20	Nebraska	$43,003	$21

   Average audio visual specialist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$118,644	$57.04	14
   2	School of Visual Concepts	$102,682	$49.37
   3	Brillio	$82,665	$39.74
   4	RS&H	$79,271	$38.11
   5	Children's Hospital Colorado	$73,993	$35.57
   6	Central State University	$70,431	$33.86
   7	Stanford University	$69,222	$33.28	4
   8	The Center for Early Education	$68,040	$32.71
   9	Savannah College of Art and Design	$64,886	$31.20	1
   10	Toyota Financial Svc	$64,711	$31.11
   11	EMCOR Group	$64,679	$31.10	10
   12	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	$64,357	$30.94
   13	Lawrence University	$61,397	$29.52
   14	Starkey Hearing Technologies	$61,263	$29.45
   15	Wsp USA Buildings Inc.	$59,052	$28.39	7
   16	Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Inc.	$57,945	$27.86	1
   17	United States Courts	$56,902	$27.36
   18	IESC	$56,483	$27.16
   19	General Mills	$55,513	$26.69
   20	Vencore	$55,468	$26.67

4. Writing an audio visual specialist job description

   An audio visual 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. To help get you started, here's an example of an audio visual specialist job description:

   Audio visual specialist job description example

   
   **Job Category** Event Management
   
   **Location** The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee, One Lake Oconee Trail, Greensboro, Georgia, United States
   
   **Schedule** Full-Time
   
   **Located Remotely?** N
   
   **Relocation?** N
   
   **Position Type** Non-Management
   
   **JOB SUMMARY**
   
   Set-up, operate, and troubleshoot all AV/projection/lighting/conferencing equipment, devices, and systems. Ensure AV equipment is fully operational, repair or clean equipment when necessary. Tape down and dress all loose wire and cable. Label any broken equipment and communicate problems to manager/supervisor. Check delivered equipment and room set-up against Banquet Event Order. Communicate any additions or deletions to flowsheets to manager/supervisor. Operate and maintain house audio system. Assist and instruct guests/customers regarding proper usage and operation of AV equipment, up-sell different AV services, and monitor equipment operation at appropriate intervals. Break-down, remove, and secure equipment. Read, understand, and adhere to Marriott Visual Productions (MVP program) SOP book.
   
   Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Follow all company policies and procedures, ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests' service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Support team to reach common goals. Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
   
   _Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._
   
   At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. As the premier worldwide provider of luxury experiences, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over. We invite you to explore The Ritz-Carlton.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right audio visual specialist for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your audio visual specialist job on Zippia to find and recruit audio visual 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 visual 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 to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   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 visual specialist

   Once you've selected the best audio visual 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 visual 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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