# Competences — performance video operator

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/061f56c6-36eb-4aa7-b5ef-98b7a569da1c).

## Essential

- **adapt artistic plan to location** (skill/competence)
- **adapt to artists' creative demands** (skill/competence)
- **adjust projector** (skill/competence)
- **attend rehearsals** (skill/competence)
- **communicate during show** (skill/competence)
- **consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production** (skill/competence)
- **draw up artistic production** (skill/competence)
- **edit digital moving images** (skill/competence)
- **follow safety procedures when working at heights** (skill/competence)
- **interpret artistic intentions** (skill/competence)
- **intervene with actions on stage** (skill/competence)
- **keep up with trends** (skill/competence)
- **organise resources for artistic production** (skill/competence)
- **perform quality control of design during a run** (skill/competence)
- **plan audiovisual recording** (skill/competence)
- **prepare personal work environment** (skill/competence)
- **prevent fire in a performance environment** (skill/competence)
- **run a media server** (skill/competence)
- **safeguard artistic quality of performance** (skill/competence)
- **set up equipment in a timely manner** (skill/competence)
- **set up projection equipment** (skill/competence)
- **support a designer in the developing process** (skill/competence)
- **translate artistic concepts to technical designs** (skill/competence)
- **understand artistic concepts** (skill/competence)
- **use communication equipment** (skill/competence)
- **use personal protection equipment** (skill/competence)
- **use technical documentation** (skill/competence)
- **work ergonomically** (skill/competence)
- **work safely with chemicals** (skill/competence)
- **work safely with machines** (skill/competence)
- **work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision** (skill/competence)
- **work with respect for own safety** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- adapt existing designs to changed circumstances (skill/competence)
- advise client on technical possibilities (skill/competence)
- assemble performance equipment (skill/competence)
- assess power needs (skill/competence)
- assist multimedia operator (skill/competence)
- coach staff for running the performance (skill/competence)
- de-rig electronic equipment (skill/competence)
- develop professional network (skill/competence)
- document your own practice (skill/competence)
- ensure safety of mobile electrical systems (skill/competence)
- instruct on set up of equipment (skill/competence)
- keep personal administration (skill/competence)
- lead a team (skill/competence)
- maintain audiovisual equipment (skill/competence)
- maintain system layout for a production (skill/competence)
- manage personal professional development (skill/competence)
- manage teamwork (skill/competence)
- manage technical resources stock (skill/competence)
- mix live images (skill/competence)
- monitor developments in technology used for design (skill/competence)
- operate a camera (skill/competence)
- pack electronic equipment (skill/competence)
- provide technical documentation (skill/competence)
- run a projection (skill/competence)
- set up cameras (skill/competence)
- store performance equipment (skill/competence)
- update budget (skill/competence)
- update design results during rehearsals (skill/competence)
- use a telecine (skill/competence)

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## Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 5 ads, as of 2026-07-18)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

### Hard skills

- camera operation — **60 %**
- video recording — **40 %**
- video switching — **40 %**
- equipment setup — **40 %**
- live switching — **40 %**
- live video production — **20 %**
- real-time decision making — **20 %**
- sponsorship management — **20 %**
- broadcast operation — **20 %**
- video operations management — **20 %**

### Responsibilities

- camera exposure matching — **40 %**
- camera maintenance — **20 %**
- event service provision — **20 %**
- event support — **20 %**
- game coverage — **20 %**
- transition execution — **20 %**
- video feed monitoring — **20 %**
- livestream execution — **20 %**
- livestream presentation design — **20 %**
- visual output quality assurance — **20 %**
- video setup — **20 %**
- video switcher operation — **20 %**
- camera setup — **20 %**

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