How to hire a video technician

How to hire a video technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step video technician hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your video technician 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 a video technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A video technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, video technicians 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.

   Here's a comparison of video technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Video Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Video Technician	Broadcast and sound engineering technicians set up, operate, and maintain the electrical equipment for radio programs, television broadcasts, concerts, sound recordings, and movies.	$14-32
   Photographer	A photographer is a professional who focuses on the art of taking images with the use of a digital or traditional film camera. They are knowledgeable in the proper utilization and care of high-end cameras... Show more	$10-25
   Photographer, Editor	A Photographer, Editor selects, edits, and positions photos in print and web publications. They work for newspapers, magazines, websites, or other publications.	$17-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • VTC
   • Video Equipment
   • Video Production
   • Video
   • Technical Support
   • IP
   • Projection
   • PowerPoint
   • Polycom
   • DOD
   • Teleconferencing
   • Video Systems
   • Digital Video
   • Photoshop

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and clean sculpture studio after hours and assist students.
   • Manage HD camerawork and calculating wireless mic levels.
   • Capture b-roll video footage of events and photos of event.
   • Design network architecture; develop plans and specifications for video delivery over cable and IP systems.
   • Operate robotic, manual and jib cameras for live studio broadcasts.
   • Create and maintain worship lyric slides in PowerPoint for playback on projector screen each service, including operation of projector computer.

   More video technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your video technician job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A video technician 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 a video technician in Mississippi may be lower than in Connecticut, and an entry-level video technician usually earns less than a senior-level video technician. Additionally, a video technician 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 video technician salary

   $45,504yearly

   $21.88 hourly rate

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   Entry-level video technician salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average video technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$64,968	$31
   2	District of Columbia	$62,001	$30
   3	Nevada	$56,380	$27
   4	New Jersey	$56,073	$27
   5	New York	$54,410	$26
   6	California	$54,262	$26
   7	Minnesota	$52,697	$25
   8	Michigan	$48,116	$23
   9	Washington	$47,568	$23
   10	Louisiana	$43,296	$21
   11	Colorado	$42,402	$20
   12	Virginia	$42,278	$20
   13	Oregon	$42,210	$20
   14	Tennessee	$41,544	$20
   15	North Carolina	$40,820	$20
   16	Georgia	$39,585	$19
   17	Maryland	$39,484	$19
   18	Nebraska	$39,265	$19
   19	Florida	$38,587	$19
   20	Arkansas	$36,962	$18

   Average video technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	NTT Data International L.L.C.	$80,769	$38.83	14
   2	City of Roseville Michigan	$55,935	$26.89
   3	Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital	$55,842	$26.85
   4	Amazon	$54,492	$26.20	43
   5	Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc.	$52,079	$25.04
   6	City of Baltimore	$51,981	$24.99
   7	Open Systems Technologies	$48,722	$23.42
   8	Leidos	$48,616	$23.37	11
   9	UMiami Health System	$48,157	$23.15
   10	Leader Communications	$46,770	$22.49
   11	University of Michigan	$46,357	$22.29
   12	Geisinger Medical Center	$46,020	$22.13	17
   13	Eastridge Workforce Solutions	$43,698	$21.01
   14	Rockland Trust	$42,586	$20.47
   15	Yaamava' Resort & Casino	$42,115	$20.25	1
   16	Salient CRGT	$41,856	$20.12
   17	Partners Healthcare Solutions Inc	$41,615	$20.01
   18	The Parking Spot	$41,582	$19.99
   19	Samaritan Health Services Inc	$41,528	$19.97	4
   20	Frederick County	$41,366	$19.89

4. Writing a video technician job description

   A job description for a video technician role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a video technician job description:

   Video technician job description example

   Allied Universal Compliance and Investigations, North America's leading expert insurance claim investigations, compliance and corporate governance company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve.
   
   Allied Universal is hiring a Video Technician. The Video Technician will view videos and compare actions observed to the text of the report concerning subject activities. This individual will monitor the video to-be-graded report throughout the day to ensure our product is processed in a timely manner to achieve the due date goals of our clients. This individual will also closely monitor each video for evidence of aggressive video efforts which could lead to future invasion of privacy if continued.
   * this is not a remote position*
   * MUST BE LOCATED IN THE GREATER RALEIGH AREA*
   
   ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
   
   * Reviews and compares video observed to the report submitted for accurate statements of what occurred, and for correct chronological (date & time) representation
   * Processes and copies any vendor video requests
   * Communicates any video issues to Investigators, DOIs, and/or Case Managers
   
   BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
   
   * Formal Education, Licenses, and Certifications Required:
   * Must possess one or more of the following:
   * An Associate's degree in a related degree with a minimum of one (1)-year of experience in a related field
   
   * Type and Length of Specific Experience Required:
   * If previously employed, meaningful and verifiable work history
   
   Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
   
   If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right video technician 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 video technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit video technicians 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 video technician job on Zippia to find and recruit video technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with video technician 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 video technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect video technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new video technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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