Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
video operator
ESCO occupation · 30 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
work ergonomically
set up equipment in a timely manner
plan audiovisual recording
consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
adjust projector
communicate during show
work with respect for own safety
interact with actions on stage
install image equipment
understand artistic concepts
set up projection equipment
use communication equipment
prepare personal work environment
adapt artistic plan to location
use technical documentation
keep up with trends
organise resources for artistic production
support a designer in the developing process
interpret artistic intentions
use personal protection equipment
edit digital moving images
manage personal professional development
safeguard artistic quality of performance
adapt to artists' creative demands
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
perform quality control of design during a run
draw up artistic production
run a media server
mix live images
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
Optional & specialised skills
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
provide documentation
document your own practice
coach staff for running the performance
promote yourself
adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
lead a team
maintain system layout for a production
develop professional network
plan teamwork
follow safety procedures when working at heights
assess power needs
pack electronic equipment
monitor developments in technology used for design
advise client on technical possibilities
update design results during rehearsals
set up cameras
operate a camera
de-rig electronic equipment
maintain audiovisual equipment
assemble performance equipment
keep personal administration
manage technical resources stock
store performance equipment
Other matches: audio-visual technician · camera operator · video designer · video and motion picture director · video technician
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.