How to hire an audiovisual production specialist

How to hire an audiovisual production specialist, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an audiovisual production specialist, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect audiovisual production specialist also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of audiovisual production specialists.

   Type of Audiovisual Production Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   Audiovisual Production Specialist	Broadcast and sound engineering technicians set up, operate, and maintain the electrical equipment for radio programs, television broadcasts, concerts, sound recordings, and movies.	$17-35
   Video Coordinator	A video coordinator normally works with sports teams to help them curate video footage of their games and training sessions. One important aspect of their job to travel away with the team for their games... Show more	$11-30
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Troubleshoot
   • Technical Tasks
   • Projection
   • Videoconferencing
   • Video Production
   • Audio Visual Equipment
   • VTC
   • Television Production
   • Video Cameras
   • Animation
   • Video Equipment
   • B-Roll
   • Training Videos
   • YouTube

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   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.
   • Facilitate teleconferences in various rooms at the CDC's headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia by integrating audiovisual equipment with teleconferencing units.
   • Operate PC and Macintosh computer systems, wireless transmitter and lighting equipment.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your audiovisual production specialist job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An audiovisual production specialist can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, audiovisual production specialists' average salary in kentucky is 52% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level audiovisual production specialists 51% less than senior-level audiovisual production specialists.
   • Certifications. An audiovisual production specialist with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an audiovisual production specialist's salary.

   Average audiovisual production specialist salary

   $52,051yearly

   $25.02 hourly rate

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   Entry-level audiovisual production specialist salary

   $36,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average audiovisual production specialist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Hawaii	$58,989	$28
   2	New York	$57,713	$28
   3	Virginia	$46,778	$22
   4	Colorado	$43,591	$21
   5	Texas	$41,554	$20
   6	Arizona	$41,170	$20
   7	Florida	$37,853	$18

   Average audiovisual production specialist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Booz Allen Hamilton	$75,636	$36.36	2
   2	AURA	$68,650	$33.00
   3	Columbia University in the City of New York	$65,253	$31.37
   4	Mayo Clinic	$50,858	$24.45
   5	Shooting Stars Productions	$50,210	$24.14
   6	Metropolitan State University of Denver	$47,169	$22.68

4. Writing an audiovisual production specialist job description

   An audiovisual production 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 audiovisual production specialist job description:

   Audiovisual production specialist job description example

   **Why Mayo Clinic**
   
   Mayo Clinic is the nation's best hospital (U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021) and ranked #1 in more specialties than any other care provider. We have a vast array of opportunities ranging from Nursing, Clinical, to Finance, IT, Administrative, Research and Support Services to name a few. Across all locations, you'll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion. At Mayo Clinic, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!
   
   **Position description**
   
   Provides operational support to Mayo Clinic multi-media systems and customers, including but not limited to: equipment trouble-shooting; deliveries and setup; basic equipment maintenance; multi-media technology displays; support for on and off campus multi-media events; audio and video systems; audience response system operations, studio and single camera operation that may include patient procedures, floor director support, video conference directing, and basic video network technologies. Provides and manages the planning and coordination for internal and external events in designated areas of responsibility, which may include customer support, videoconferencing, meeting support and production. May provide troubleshooting and help-desk support for Media Support Services customers, master control operations, off-campus multi-media event support, live and post-video production services (e.g. lighting, audio, recording, directing, editing and media duplication for internal and external use; and on-call support for video-on-demand. Participates in the room design and audiovisual equipment purchases by making recommendations. Utilizes and demonstrates proficiency in all types of recording modalities (e.g. tape, hard drive, remote server, and webcast capture stations). Incumbents are expected to stay current in all existing and emerging presentation technologies (hardware, software, equipment, etc.) and will be required to complete job-related mandatory training and education requirements. May provide training and mentorship to other event support team members as directed by MSS leadership. May assist in other job related responsibilities as determined by workload and manager. This position requires adherence to the Mayo confidentiality policy. The incumbent is required to work extended hours including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Hours will vary to meet the requirements of the job. The incumbent must be able to travel.
   
   The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program
   
   **There are numerous openings which are located in Rochester, MN; Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ; Jacksonville, FL**
   
   **Works remotely 50% or less, business need requires employees to live within a reasonable driving distance of one of these campuses.**
   
   **Qualifications**
   
   High School Diploma/GED and **requires seven years** of professional employment experience in daily operations within a multi-media or audiovisual/videoconference facility.
   
   **Additional qualifications**
   
   Associate's degree in Media, Business Communication or technically related field and five (5) years of professional employment experience in daily operations within a multi-media support facility; Or, a Bachelor's degree in Media, Business Communications or technically related field and three (3) years of professional employment experience in daily operations within a multi-media support facility preferred. Demonstrated proficiency with MAC & PC computer platforms, operating systems, and Microsoft Office products. Demonstrated proficiency and ability to learn software and technologies for job tracking, trouble ticket reporting, audience response systems, video network control software, and remote access. Demonstrated ability to work independently and problem solve complex issues.
   
   **Exemption status**
   
   Non-exempt
   
   **Compensation Detail**
   
   $24.13 - $35.93 / hour
   
   **Benefits eligible**
   
   No
   
   **Schedule**
   
   Supplemental/On-call/Per Diem
   
   **Hours / Pay period**
   
   Varies/supplemental
   
   **Schedule details**
   
   Hours will vary from week to week based business need. Occasional travel may be required.
   
   **Weekend schedule**
   
   May have weekend hours when supporting off-campus or on-campus events.
   
   **International Assignment**
   
   No
   
   **Site description**
   
   Over the next four years, Mayo Clinic is making significant investments in both the physical and technological future of health care, through doubling the size of the Mayo Clinic campus in Phoenix, inclusive of practice, education, and research activities. Mayo Clinic's campuses in Arizona are located in Phoenix and Scottsdale, in the beautiful Sonoran Desert. The region is known as the Valley of the Sun, a metropolitan area with more than 4 million residents in 25 cities and towns.
   
   With Phoenix being the fifth largest city in the nation, this sunny "desert metropolis" offers the amenities of a big city in the midst of a strikingly beautiful, rugged, southwest landscape.
   
   Scottsdale frequently earns praise as a highly desirable place to live. The city's more than 200,000 residents enjoy a vibrant mix of culinary hot spots, arts and entertainment, professional and collegiate sports teams, and community resources. The region's desert climate promotes an outdoor lifestyle with a full complement of sports and recreation.
   
   **Recruiter**
   
   Maggie Kramer
   
   **EOE**
   
   As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
   
   As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
   
   **Equal opportunity**
   
   As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right audiovisual production specialist for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with audiovisual production specialists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit audiovisual production specialists who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your audiovisual production specialist job on Zippia to find and recruit audiovisual production specialist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
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6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit audiovisual production specialists, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up 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 audiovisual production specialist

   Once you've selected the best audiovisual production 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new audiovisual production specialist. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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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