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Skills, Education, and Experience

Skills

  • Significant use of technology
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Creativity
  • Good spatial perception
  • Detail oriented

Audio and video recording technicians should be physically fit and able to lift heavy objects, as well as be comfortable working at heights. Workers should also have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Education and Experience

  • Completion of a one- to three-year certificate, diploma or degree program in audio and video recording or a related program is required.
  • Paid or volunteer experience as a recording studio assistant is also usually needed.

Qualifications

Audio and video recording technician is not a regulated occupation in BC.

However, many TV and film production companies operating in BC may require membership in a union: