Audio and video recording technicians
Audio and video recording technicians operate equipment to record, mix and edit sound, music and videotape, for motion pictures, television and radio programs, videos, recordings and live events.
Moderate
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
AB, NS, BC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Set up, prepare, operate and adjust audio, recording, editing and reproducing equipment to record, edit and reproduce sound input or feed of pre-recorded material from tapes, records, compact discs, digital audio devices, and input from live microphones, satellites or microwave trucks for films, videos, radio and television programs and recordings
- Prepare and operate videotape recording and playback equipment to record videos, television programs, concerts and live events, and to edit video tape after production
- Operate electronic equipment to generate program titles, credits, sub-titles, graphic backgrounds or animation for television programs
- Operate audio consoles or computers, tape machines, microphones and sound processing equipment to mix, combine and edit music and sound at concerts and live events
- Operate dubbing machines to play back edited dialogue, music and sound effect tracks from different sources, in synchronization with motion picture film
- May supervise and coordinate the work of other audio and video recording technicians.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of a college or other program in recording engineering, audiovisual technology or a related field orexperience as a recording studio assistant is usually required.
- checkSenior occupations in this unit group, such as recording and sound engineers, require experience.
Market Outlook by Province
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for audio and video recording technicians (NOC 52113) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about audio and video recording technicians in Alberta: Approximately 1,150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Audio and video recording technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 36%Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 14%Construction (NAICS 23): 6%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 6%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 63% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 37% compared to 20% for all occupations44% of audio and video recording technicians work all year, while 56% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 35 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.39% of audio and video recording technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 84% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 16% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 8% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 34% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Limited for audio and video recording technicians (NOC 52113) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about audio and video recording technicians in Nova Scotia: Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Audio and video recording technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 48%Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 16%Universities (NAICS 6113): 7%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 73% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 27% compared to 18% for all occupations44% of audio and video recording technicians work all year, while 56% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 34 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.50% of audio and video recording technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 92% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 8% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be Very limited for audio and video recording technicians (NOC 52113) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about audio and video recording technicians in British Columbia: Approximately 2,150 people work in this occupation. Audio and video recording technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 47%Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 14% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 71% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations47% of audio and video recording technicians work all year, while 53% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.40% of audio and video recording technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 81% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 19% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
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Product Design
to ensure equipment meets the specific needs of audio and video recording, such as providing high-quality sound capture, precise control over audio levels and reliable video recording
Monitoring
to ensure sound and video quality meet professional standards, allowing for immediate correction of distortion or imbalances
Pattern Organization Speed
to quickly arrange and integrate multiple audio and video elements such as tracks, effects and cues into coherent sequences during recording or editing
Hearing Sensitivity
to identify and address problems such as background noise, distortion, or imbalances in sound that may be difficult to perceive
Attention to Detail
to meticulously manage audio levels, timing and synchronization, ensuring a polished and professional final product
Knowledge in Telecommunications
to understand how information is transmitted through wired, wireless or fiber systems, ensuring proper setup, operation and troubleshooting of communication equipment
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