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272 Media Production Technicians Jobs
Problems emerge during setup, and technicians solve them before cameras roll.
Average salary: €29,733
Average salary
€29,733
across 63 jobs
- Mediamatiker:in EFZ
- STADA Group
- Solothurn, Switzerland
- CHF 60,000 – CHF 70,000
- Team Leader (Video Editing/Content Claims)
- Enshored
- Pasig City, Philippines
- PHP 480,000 – PHP 720,000
- Broadcast Audio Operations Director
- The Metropolitan Opera
- New York City, United States
- $146,328
- Media Coordinator
- TransPerfect
- Cape Town, South Africa
- ZAR 180,000 – ZAR 260,000
- Onsite Freelance Game LQA Tester English to Simplified Chinese
- TransPerfect
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- MYR 36,000 – MYR 54,000
- Esports Production Team 방송 기술 운영 담당자
- KRAFTON
- Seoul, South Korea
- KRW 50,000,000 – KRW 70,000,000
- Videograph (m/w/d) - Vollzeit
- Conversion Studio GmbH
- Carinthia
- €27,600 – €31,200
- German Localization Games Tester
- TransPerfect
- Warsaw, Poland
- PLN 52,000 – PLN 72,800
- French Localization Games Tester
- TransPerfect
- Warsaw, Poland
- PLN 55,000 – PLN 75,000
- Media Coordinator
- TransPerfect
- Cape Town, South Africa
- ZAR 180,000 – ZAR 260,000
- 视频剪辑师
- INTCO MEDICAL (英科医疗)
- Jinan, Zibo +1 more, China
- CNY 96,000 – CNY 144,000
- Pessoa Técnica de Sistemas Audiovisuais
- Globo Comunicação e Participações
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- BRL 72,000 – BRL 108,000
- Multimedia Content Producer
- Spectrum
- Macon
- $40,000 – $55,000
- Consultoría Comunicador Audiovisual (Segundo módulo – intermedio)
- International Potato Center - CGIAR
- Lima, Peru
- PEN 26,400 – PEN 38,400
- Consultoría Comunicador Audiovisual (Primer módulo – básico)
- International Potato Center - CGIAR
- Lima, Peru
- PEN 36,000 – PEN 60,000
- Social Media Video Editor
- Spiralyze
- Pretoria, South Africa
- ZAR 180,000 – ZAR 300,000
- Creative Producer
- Team Liquid
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- IDR 180,000,000 – IDR 300,000,000
- Multimedia Content Creator
- iSupport Worldwide
- Pasig City, Philippines
- PHP 480,000 – PHP 720,000
- Junior Designer - Motion Graphics
- Deliveroo
- Kuwait City, Kuwait
- KWD 6,000 – KWD 9,600
- Praktikum Unterhaltung & Entwicklung
- Red Bull
- Salzburg, Austria
- €26,652
- Social Media Video Editor
- Spiralyze
- Lebanon
- LBP 96,000,000 – LBP 180,000,000
- Social Media Video Editor
- Spiralyze
- Iloilo, Philippines
- PHP 480,000 – PHP 720,000
- Social Media Video Editor
- Spiralyze
- Honduras
- $9,600 – $18,000
- Social Media Video Editor
- Spiralyze
- Jordan
- JOD 6,000 – JOD 10,800
- Social Media Video Editor
- Spiralyze
- Guyana
- GYD 7,200,000 – GYD 12,000,000
- Social Media Video Editor
- Spiralyze
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- IDR 120,000,000 – IDR 180,000,000
- Social Media Video Editor
- Spiralyze
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- UAH 360,000 – UAH 600,000
- Social Media Video Editor
- Spiralyze
- Davao, Philippines
- PHP 480,000 – PHP 720,000
- Video Editing & Production Intern
- TransPerfect
- Barcelona, Spain
- €9,600 – €14,400
- Audio Prep Technician (Live Events)
- Production Resource Group
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- SAR 48,000 – SAR 72,000
- Senior Manager Creative Shoot & Production
- adidas
- London, United Kingdom
- £60,000 – £75,000
- AI Video Editor (VSL-focused)
- OnHires
- Colombia
- ARS 9,600,000 – ARS 14,400,000
- On-site Freelance Game LQA Tester (Simplified Chinese to English)
- TransPerfect
- Shanghai, China
- CNY 39,000 – CNY 52,000
- On-site Freelance Game LQA Tester (Simplified Chinese to Japanese)
- TransPerfect
- Shanghai, China
- CNY 41,600 – CNY 62,400
- On-site Freelance Game LQA Tester (Simplified Chinese to Russian)
- TransPerfect
- Hangzhou, China
- CNY 39,000 – CNY 65,000
- Media Technology Specialist
- RK&K
- Baltimore, United States
- $60,000 – $74,000
- Photographer
- Tesla
- Berlin, Germany
- €45,000 – €60,000
- Kreativ videoproducent og content creator
- University of Southern Denmark
- Odense, Denmark
- DKK 432,000 – DKK 504,000
- Data I/O & QC Technician
- PFX
- Bratislava, Slovakia
- €18,000 – €24,000
- Creative Producer
- Hasbro
- Pawtucket, United States
- $90,400 – $135,600
- Entertainment Engineer
- Musco Lighting
- Oskaloosa, United States
- $60,000 – $85,000
- Video Editor — Narrative / Film (Review & Evaluation)
- Expedock
- Philippines
- PHP 624,000 – PHP 1,248,000
- Video Editor — Social / Commercial (Review & Evaluation)
- Expedock
- Philippines
- $16,640 – $31,200
- Data I/O & QC Technician
- PFX
- Prague, Czechia
- CZK 420,000 – CZK 540,000
- Digital Production Specialist
- Benifex
- Cebu City, Philippines
- PHP 540,000 – PHP 720,000
- Video Editor (LinkedIn Content)
- Spiralyze
- Bloemfontein, South Africa
- ZAR 240,000 – ZAR 360,000
- Video Editor (LinkedIn Content)
- Spiralyze
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- ZAR 300,000 – ZAR 480,000
- Video Editor (LinkedIn Content)
- Spiralyze
- Pretoria, South Africa
- ZAR 250,000 – ZAR 400,000
- Video Editor (LinkedIn Content)
- Spiralyze
- Durban, South Africa
- ZAR 240,000 – ZAR 360,000
- Video Editor (LinkedIn Content)
- Spiralyze
- Cape Town, South Africa
- ZAR 360,000 – ZAR 540,000
Media production technicians operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the equipment that captures audio, video, and lighting for broadcasts, films, and digital content. They work with cameras, sound systems, lighting rigs, and transmission gear, often managing multiple technical elements simultaneously. Most employers require a high school diploma or equivalent, along with practical experience gained through internships, apprenticeships, or entry-level roles. Many prefer familiarity with specific equipment or software relevant to the production type. These positions exist across broadcasting stations, film studios, post-production facilities, corporate media departments, and live event companies, typically reporting to production managers or technical directors.
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Questions
What qualifications do entry-level media production technicians need?
Most employers require a high school diploma or equivalent and practical experience with production equipment. Many hire people who have completed trade programs, internships, or apprenticeships in broadcasting or film technology. Technical certifications and a portfolio demonstrating equipment knowledge strengthen applications.
What happens during a typical shift?
Technicians arrive early to set up and test equipment, troubleshoot issues that arise, monitor systems during recording or broadcast, and strike gear afterward. The specific tasks depend on whether they're working in studio, on location, or in a mobile broadcast unit. Downtime varies; some days involve lengthy setups or waiting between segments, while others demand constant attention.
What equipment do media production technicians typically operate?
They work with professional cameras, audio mixers, lighting systems, transmission equipment, and monitoring devices depending on their specialization. Video technicians focus on cameras and video systems, while audio technicians manage microphones and sound boards. Many technicians become proficient across multiple systems rather than specializing in just one.
How does the role differ from camera operators or audio engineers?
Technicians maintain, set up, and troubleshoot equipment, while camera operators frame shots and audio engineers mix sound creatively. Technicians often support operators and engineers by ensuring systems function before and during production. The roles overlap, and technicians sometimes operate equipment as part of their responsibilities.
What technical skills matter most in this work?
Ability to diagnose and solve equipment problems quickly is essential, along with understanding signal flow, cables, and basic electronics. Strong attention to detail prevents technical failures during live or critical moments. Many technicians develop skills with specific manufacturers' gear through repeated hands-on experience.
Are there advancement paths within technical roles?
Technicians can specialize deeper in particular systems or environments, move into senior technical positions supervising other technicians, or transition into technical management or engineering roles. Some pursue post-production specializations like color grading or audio mastering, which require different skill sets. Advancement often depends on experience and willingness to learn emerging technologies.
What working conditions should technicians expect?
Hours vary widely: broadcast stations may require shift work including early mornings or nights, while film and event production involves irregular schedules around production timelines. Physical demands include standing for long periods, carrying equipment, and climbing to install rigging. Travel happens frequently in some roles, rarely in others.
What happens when equipment fails during a live broadcast?
Technicians must isolate the problem and implement a workaround within seconds or minutes while production continues. This requires calm focus and deep familiarity with backup systems and quick fixes. Most facilities have redundancy built in, but technicians still bear responsibility for minimizing disruption.
How do media production technicians differ from IT support staff?
Production technicians specialize in broadcast and media-specific equipment like cameras and audio consoles, while IT staff manage computer networks and general technology. Production work demands real-time decision-making under pressure during active recording or live events. IT roles tend to be more predictable and office-based.
What does learning new equipment involve?
Technicians study equipment manuals, practice setup procedures, and shadow experienced operators to build competence with each new system. Manufacturers sometimes provide training sessions at facilities. Learning happens through repetition and troubleshooting real problems, not just classroom instruction.