Are you the go-to person for advising friends on how to hook up their game systems? Love maximizing the power of any and all stereos? Then you may be a natural-born A/V technician. Any event that requires things like sound, lights, computer presentations, and videos needs an A/V tech to do the prep. You’ll set up and test the equipment, make simple repairs if needed, safely connect it all to electricity, and maybe even operate the equipment for the event. You may find yourself working on a team or as an independent contractor—and the cool thing is you could be working events like rock concerts, theatrical productions, or sporting events. Typically all you need is an associate’s degree, and then you could quickly find yourself in a career where you finally get paid for all your friendly advice.
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Although A/V techs work very glamorous events like NBA games and Beyoncé shows, they also work fundraisers and charity events that raise money for medical research, education programs, and other important social causes.
Astronaut John Glenn made history when he orbited the earth in 1962—and because of top-notch A/V technicians, the world was able to watch.
