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
use personal protection equipment
plan audiovisual recording
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
set up equipment in a timely manner
organise resources for artistic production
use communication equipment
safeguard artistic quality of performance
support a designer in the developing process
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
adapt artistic plan to location
understand artistic concepts
work with respect for own safety
keep up with trends
prepare personal work environment
set up projection equipment
work ergonomically
manage personal professional development
draw up artistic production
install image equipment
adjust projector
run a media server
mix live images
interpret artistic intentions
perform quality control of design during a run
communicate during show
consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
interact with actions on stage
adapt to artists' creative demands
edit digital moving images
use technical documentation
Optional & specialised skills
pack electronic equipment
maintain system layout for a production
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
keep personal administration
operate a camera
store performance equipment
follow safety procedures when working at heights
maintain audiovisual equipment
monitor developments in technology used for design
set up cameras
update design results during rehearsals
coach staff for running the performance
assess power needs
lead a team
document your own practice
manage technical resources stock
de-rig electronic equipment
develop professional network
promote yourself
assemble performance equipment
advise client on technical possibilities
adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
plan teamwork
provide documentation
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.