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What is an audiovisual production specialist and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an audiovisual production specialist. For example, did you know that they make an average of $25.02 an hour? That's $52,051 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 10% and produce 12,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreAudiovisual Production SpecialistUS Average
Salary
4.1

Avg. Salary $52,051

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.7

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.4
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.37%

Asian 4.92%

Black or African American 11.16%

Hispanic or Latino 15.23%

Unknown 6.25%

White 62.08%

Gender

female 20.93%

male 79.07%

Age - 41
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 41
Stress level
5.7

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.3

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.6

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an audiovisual production specialist

  1. Explore audiovisual production specialist education requirements

    Most common audiovisual production specialist degrees

    Bachelor's

    63.7 %

    Associate

    18.7 %

    Master's

    6.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific audiovisual production specialist skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Troubleshoot24.78%
    Technical Tasks22.92%
    Projection20.10%
    Videoconferencing16.57%
    Video Production3.80%
  3. Complete relevant audiovisual production specialist training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New audiovisual production specialists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an audiovisual production specialist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real audiovisual production specialist resumes.
  4. Research audiovisual production specialist duties and responsibilities

    • Manage all aspects of the multi-media set-ups and direct the flow of content and PowerPoint presentation functions.
    • Videotaped and photograph meetings and events for the agency s website and for distribution on DVD.
    • Edit all video footage and sound clips, create and apply digital graphic and animation to finish product.
    • Operate and maintain audio, video, and satellite teleconferencing systems and train staff in the use of audiovisual equipment.
  5. Apply for audiovisual production specialist jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an audiovisual production specialist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average audiovisual production specialist salary

The average audiovisual production specialist salary in the United States is $52,051 per year or $25 per hour. Audiovisual production specialist salaries range between $36,000 and $74,000 per year.

Average audiovisual production specialist salary
$52,051 Yearly
$25.02 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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