Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
£31,807
Average salary
42 hours
Average weekly hours
3.68%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 3417
Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators operate and assist with still, cine and television cameras, operate other equipment to record, manipulate and project sound and vision for entertainment, cultural, commercial and industrial purposes and operate drones to provide aerial video and photographs.
Common tasks include:
- selects subject and conceives composition of picture or discusses composition with colleagues
- arranges subject, lighting, camera equipment and any microphones
- inserts lenses and adjusts aperture and speed settings as necessary
- operates scanning equipment to transfer image to computer and manipulates image to achieve the desired effect
- photographs subject or follows action by moving camera
- takes, records and manipulates digital images and digital video footage
- controls transmission, broadcasting and satellite systems for television and radio programmes, identifies and solves related technical problems
- checks operation and positioning of projectors, vision and sound recording equipment, and mixing and dubbing equipment
- operates equipment to record, edit and play back films and television programmes
- manages health and safety issues
- operates sound mixing and dubbing equipment to obtain desired mix, level and balance of sound
- maintains, repairs, programs and operates unmanned aircraft to provide aerial photographs and video
Qualifications
There are no set academic requirements although entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades, A levels/H grades and are able to demonstrate proof of pre- entry work experience. A variety of diplomas, degrees and postgraduate qualifications are available. Vocational qualifications in Photography are available at Levels 1,2 and 3.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
Employment status: Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
Regional employment: Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
Future employment: Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
Top 12 industries: Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
Alternative & related job titles: Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
Audio visual technician Cameraman Commercial drone pilot Digital imaging technician Lighting designer Photographer Projectionist Sound engineer Theatre technician (entertainment)
Equality focus: Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£27,114
Female average annual salary
£33,893
Male average annual salary
41
Female average weekly hours
42
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
Workforce gender: Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
Breakdown by region
£35,457
South East (England) - highest annual average salary
£28,157
North East (England) - lowest annual average salary
48
Wales - Highest average weekly hours
40
London - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£10,429)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age