A55A Audio Engineer: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Audio Engineer designation to Audio and Video Technicians. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
About this designation: The source identifies this designation as Audio Engineer. Its shared civilian crosswalk evidence does not establish which duties, tools, credentials, or level of responsibility you personally held.
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resume-ready civilian direction
$58,100
Median national pay for Audio and Video Technician
These are the civilian occupations O*NET connects to this military code. They are options to explore—not a ranking, a license, or proof that you performed every duty listed.
Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events.
Typical national pay$46,390–$77,560Median $58,100 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 3: medium preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
Tools and software named by O*NET
Microsoft Office software
Microsoft Teams
Zoom
Cisco Webex
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Audio and Video Technician
Summary
Audio and video technician setting up, maintaining, and dismantling equipment for live and recorded events, while recording, editing, and transmitting audio and video content
Experience
Audio and Video Technician
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Installed, adjusted, and operated electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs
Diagnosed and resolved media system problems for various productions
Directed and coordinated activities of assistants and other personnel during production
Compressed, digitized, duplicated, and stored audio and video data for archival purposes
Recorded and edited audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment
Controlled the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances
Monitored incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notified directors of any possible problems
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Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
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