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The skills this job asks for, and the level for each.
243 skills listed by ESCO, 161 of them essential. 243 are in our skills list and linked; we measure a match on those. ESCO gives no levels, so we ask for level 3 on an essential skill and 2 on the rest.
Occupation: ISCO-08 occupations (International Labour Organization). Skills: This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission (v1.2.1, CC BY 4.0), modified by CareersMatch.
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Showing 10 of 243, essentials first. The table below lists them all.
| Skill | Type | Necessity | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| acoustics | skill | essential | 3 |
| adapt artistic plan to location | skill | essential | 3 |
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What this path asks for comes from O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0), through the official ISCO-08 to US occupation crosswalk. A competency is essential where O*NET rates it at least 3.5 of 5 in importance.
| adapt existing designs to changed circumstances |
| skill |
| essential |
| 3 |
| adapt to artists' creative demands | skill | essential | 3 |
| adapt to type of media | skill | essential | 3 |
| adjust projector | skill | essential | 3 |
| analyse a script | skill | essential | 3 |
| analyse music score | skill | essential | 3 |
| analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions | skill | essential | 3 |
| analyse the scenography | skill | essential | 3 |
| apply health and safety standards | skill | essential | 3 |
| assess power needs | skill | essential | 3 |
| assess sound quality | skill | essential | 3 |
| assist multimedia operator | skill | essential | 3 |
| attend music recording sessions | skill | essential | 3 |
| attend rehearsals | skill | essential | 3 |
| audio editing software | skill | essential | 3 |
| audio mastering | skill | essential | 3 |
| audio post-production | skill | essential | 3 |
| audio technology | skill | essential | 3 |
| audiovisual equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| audiovisual products | skill | essential | 3 |
| broadcast equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| calibrate electronic instruments | skill | essential | 3 |
| check film reels | skill | essential | 3 |
| cinematography | skill | essential | 3 |
| coach staff for running the performance | skill | essential | 3 |
| communicate during show | skill | essential | 3 |
| conduct costume research | skill | essential | 3 |
| consult with production director | skill | essential | 3 |
| consult with sound editor | skill | essential | 3 |
| consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production | skill | essential | 3 |
| contextualise artistic work | skill | essential | 3 |
| convert different audiovisual formats | skill | essential | 3 |
| coordinate activities in audio recording studio | skill | essential | 3 |
| coordinate audio system programmes | skill | essential | 3 |
| coordinate music with scenes | skill | essential | 3 |
| copyright legislation | skill | essential | 3 |
| create moving images | skill | essential | 3 |
| deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances | skill | essential | 3 |
| define artistic approach | skill | essential | 3 |
| de-rig electronic equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| determine visual concepts | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop an artistic framework | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop design concept | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop design ideas cooperatively | skill | essential | 3 |
| Digital Fluency | competency | essential | 3 |
| digital media | skill | essential | 3 |
| document your own practice | skill | essential | 3 |
| draw up artistic production | skill | essential | 3 |
| edit digital moving images | skill | essential | 3 |
| edit recorded sound | skill | essential | 3 |
| electronics principles | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure client orientation | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure visual quality of the set | skill | essential | 3 |
| familiarise with personal directing styles | skill | essential | 3 |
| film music techniques | skill | essential | 3 |
| finish project within budget | skill | essential | 3 |
| follow directions of the artistic director | skill | essential | 3 |
| follow safety procedures when working at heights | skill | essential | 3 |
| follow work schedule | skill | essential | 3 |
| guarantee customer satisfaction | skill | essential | 3 |
| handle rental overdues | skill | essential | 3 |
| health and safety regulations | skill | essential | 3 |
| ICT software specifications | skill | essential | 3 |
| install image equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| install low voltage wiring | skill | essential | 3 |
| interpret artistic intentions | skill | essential | 3 |
| intervene with actions on stage | skill | essential | 3 |
| keep up with trends | skill | essential | 3 |
| lighting techniques | skill | essential | 3 |
| load equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| load film reels | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain audiovisual equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain electrical equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain electronic equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage performance light quality | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage personal professional development | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage sound quality | skill | essential | 3 |
| media formats | skill | essential | 3 |
| meet deadlines | skill | essential | 3 |
| mix multi-track recordings | skill | essential | 3 |
| mix sound in a live situation | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor developments in technology used for design | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor mixing in a live situation | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor quality of broadcasts | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor sociological trends | skill | essential | 3 |
| multimedia systems | skill | essential | 3 |
| musical genres | skill | essential | 3 |
| musical theory | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate a camera | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate an audio mixing console | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate audio equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate audio-signal processors | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate broadcast equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate electronic measuring instruments | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate projector | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate sound live | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate video equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| organise resources for artistic production | skill | essential | 3 |
| pack electronic equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform quality control of design during a run | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform soundchecks | skill | essential | 3 |
| photography | skill | essential | 3 |
| plan audiovisual recording | skill | essential | 3 |
| prepare personal work environment | skill | essential | 3 |
| present artistic design proposals | skill | essential | 3 |
| prevent fire in a performance environment | skill | essential | 3 |
| prevent undesired changes to sound design | skill | essential | 3 |
| Problem Solving and Critical Thinking | competency | essential | 3 |
| program sound cues | skill | essential | 3 |
| projection equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| propose improvements to artistic production | skill | essential | 3 |
| prospect new customers | skill | essential | 3 |
| provide customer follow-up services | skill | essential | 3 |
| record multi-track sound | skill | essential | 3 |
| record music | skill | essential | 3 |
| repair equipment on site | skill | essential | 3 |
| research new ideas | skill | essential | 3 |
| run a media server | skill | essential | 3 |
| run a projection | skill | essential | 3 |
| safeguard artistic quality of performance | skill | essential | 3 |
| search databases | skill | essential | 3 |
| select camera apertures | skill | essential | 3 |
| select recording source | skill | essential | 3 |
| set up a multi-track recording | skill | essential | 3 |
| set up audiovisual peripheral equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| set up basic recording | skill | essential | 3 |
| set up broadcast equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| set up cameras | skill | essential | 3 |
| set up equipment in a timely manner | skill | essential | 3 |
| set up multimedia equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| set up projection equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| set up sound equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| set up sound reinforcement system | skill | essential | 3 |
| store film reels | skill | essential | 3 |
| store performance equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| structure soundtrack | skill | essential | 3 |
| study media sources | skill | essential | 3 |
| support a designer in the developing process | skill | essential | 3 |
| support audio system installation | skill | essential | 3 |
| synchronise sound with images | skill | essential | 3 |
| teamwork principles | skill | essential | 3 |
| transfer uncut audiovisual material to computer | skill | essential | 3 |
| translate artistic concepts to technical designs | skill | essential | 3 |
| types of audiovisual formats | skill | essential | 3 |
| understand artistic concepts | skill | essential | 3 |
| unload equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| update design results during rehearsals | skill | essential | 3 |
| use a telecine | skill | essential | 3 |
| use audio reproduction software | skill | essential | 3 |
| use communication equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| use personal protection equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| use specialised design software | skill | essential | 3 |
| use technical documentation | skill | essential | 3 |
| verify feasibility | skill | essential | 3 |
| work ergonomically | skill | essential | 3 |
| work safely with chemicals | skill | essential | 3 |
| work safely with machines | skill | essential | 3 |
| work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision | skill | essential | 3 |
| work with an artistic team | skill | essential | 3 |
| work with respect for own safety | skill | essential | 3 |
| work with the director of photography | skill | essential | 3 |
| Communication | competency | essential | 2 |
| Adaptability | competency | desirable | 2 |
| adjust video transmissions | skill | desirable | 2 |
| administer ICT system | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise client on technical possibilities | skill | desirable | 2 |
| align antennae with receiving dishes | skill | desirable | 2 |
| analyse the need for technical resources | skill | desirable | 2 |
| archive documentation related to work | skill | desirable | 2 |
| assemble performance equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| assemble video tape footage | skill | desirable | 2 |
| broadcast using Internet Protocol | skill | desirable | 2 |
| calculate design costs | skill | desirable | 2 |
| clean equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| collaborate on costume and make-up for performances | skill | desirable | 2 |
| collaborate with music librarians | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Collaboration | competency | desirable | 2 |
| computer graphics | skill | desirable | 2 |
| create special effects | skill | desirable | 2 |
| develop drama production process | skill | desirable | 2 |
| develop professional network | skill | desirable | 2 |
| develop programming schedule | skill | desirable | 2 |
| draft music cue breakdown | skill | desirable | 2 |
| draw up instrument setup | skill | desirable | 2 |
| electrical wiring plans | skill | desirable | 2 |
| electricity | skill | desirable | 2 |
| engage composers | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ensure safety of mobile electrical systems | skill | desirable | 2 |
| execute integration testing | skill | desirable | 2 |
| file-based workflow | skill | desirable | 2 |
| film production process | skill | desirable | 2 |
| glue film reels | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ICT communications protocols | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Influence | competency | desirable | 2 |
| instruct on set up of equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| interpret floor plans | skill | desirable | 2 |
| keep personal administration | skill | desirable | 2 |
| labour legislation | skill | desirable | 2 |
| lead a team | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain broadcast equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain internet protocol configuration | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain projection equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain sound equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain system layout for a production | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage consumables stock | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage digital documents | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage inventory | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage rented goods returns | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage signoff of an installed system | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage supplies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage teamwork | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage technical resources stock | skill | desirable | 2 |
| mark film reels | skill | desirable | 2 |
| mix live images | skill | desirable | 2 |
| musical instruments | skill | desirable | 2 |
| musical notation | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate remote broadcast equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate the sound in the rehearsal studio | skill | desirable | 2 |
| optics | skill | desirable | 2 |
| organise compositions | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform minor repairs to equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| plan shots | skill | desirable | 2 |
| practise camera movements | skill | desirable | 2 |
| prepare sound equipment on stage | skill | desirable | 2 |
| problem-solving with digital tools | skill | desirable | 2 |
| provide multimedia content | skill | desirable | 2 |
| provide technical documentation | skill | desirable | 2 |
| purchase music | skill | desirable | 2 |
| read musical score | skill | desirable | 2 |
| receive appropriate permissions for use of recorded audiovisual examples | skill | desirable | 2 |
| rewrite musical scores | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Self Management | competency | desirable | 2 |
| set up portable field transmission equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| signal cues to announcers | skill | desirable | 2 |
| supervise camera crew | skill | desirable | 2 |
| supervise sound production | skill | desirable | 2 |
| synchronise with mouth movements | skill | desirable | 2 |
| technically design a sound system | skill | desirable | 2 |
| transcribe ideas into musical notation | skill | desirable | 2 |
| transpose music | skill | desirable | 2 |
| tune up wireless audio systems | skill | desirable | 2 |
| update budget | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use presentation software | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use storyboards | skill | desirable | 2 |
| vocal techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| work with composers | skill | desirable | 2 |
| work with motion picture editing team | skill | desirable | 2 |
| work with the lighting crew | skill | desirable | 2 |