Audio & Video Technician (Remote | $35–$75/hr)
Audio and Video Technician Expert Position: Audio and Video Technician Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $35–$75/hour Location: Remote About the OpportunityAfterQuery is seeking experienced Audio and Video Technician Experts to create and refine audiovisual production challenges for advanced AI training and evaluation projects. In this remote and flexible role, selected experts will design and evaluate technical scenarios that test AI systems on their ability to interpret and apply complex audio and video production principles.The work focuses on real-world equipment operation, signal flow, production workflows, troubleshooting, and technical decision-making. Your hands-on audiovisual expertise will help evaluate whether AI models can address production challenges with precision, technical accuracy, and adherence to established industry practices.ResponsibilitiesDevelop high-quality audiovisual questions, scenarios, and case studies covering areas such as signal flow, equipment setup, microphone techniques, lighting design, camera operation, mixing, editing, troubleshooting, and live streaming.Create technical challenges that assess an AI model's understanding of real-world audiovisual production workflows.Evaluate and validate AI-generated responses for technical accuracy, logical consistency, and adherence to audiovisual production standards and best practices.Provide detailed feedback to identify technical errors, gaps, and incorrect recommendations.Apply practical knowledge of audiovisual equipment, systems, and workflows when reviewing AI-generated content.Collaborate with media production and technical experts to refine question difficulty and assessment quality.Help ensure technical content is both challenging and educational.Required QualificationsTechnical certification or associate degree in Audio/Video Production, Broadcast Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.Proven experience in audio and video production, live event support, or broadcast operations.Strong understanding of audiovisual equipment, systems, signal flow, and production workflows.Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.Strong attention to detail and ability to evaluate technical information accurately.Ability to independently analyze complex audiovisual scenarios and communicate solutions clearly.Preferred QualificationsMultiple years of professional audio/video technician experience.Experience across diverse production environments, including:Live eventsStudio recordingBroadcastCorporate AVPost-productionPrevious involvement in production teams, technical training, or media technology initiatives.Industry certifications such as CTS, Dante, AVIXA, or related specialized credentials.Specialized training in audio engineering, video production, broadcast technology, or related fields.Familiarity with AI-driven media production applications or technology-enabled audiovisual workflows.Key Areas of ExpertiseAudio ProductionVideo ProductionBroadcast TechnologyAudiovisual EquipmentSignal FlowEquipment SetupMicrophone TechniquesLighting DesignCamera OperationAudio MixingVideo EditingLive StreamingTroubleshootingProduction WorkflowsAV SystemsTechnical Quality AssuranceCompensation & EngagementCompensation: $35–$75/hourEngagement Type: Remote contractWork Arrangement: Fully remote and asynchronousSchedule: Flexible, allowing contributors to integrate project work around their professional commitmentsProject Focus: Audiovisual production, AI training, and technical evaluationCompensation may vary based on relevant audiovisual expertise and professional experience.About AfterQueryAfterQuery is a research lab investigating the boundaries of artificial intelligence through novel datasets and experimentation.The company is backed by leading investors, including Y Combinator and Box Group, and supports AI research across leading AI laboratories.Application ProcessSubmit your application with your resume and relevant audiovisual production background.Demonstrate your experience in audio/video production, broadcast operations, live events, or related technical work.Complete any required technical or domain-specific assessment.Complete onboarding and project orientation if selected.Begin contributing to audiovisual production challenges and AI training/evaluation projects.