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Broadcast Technicians

Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio and video for radio or television programs. Control and adjust incoming and outgoing broadcast signals to regulate sound volume, signal strength, and signal clarity. Operate satellite, microwave, or other transmitter equipment to broadcast radio or television programs.

$59,570 medianBelow-avg outlookTraining or associate

O*NET 31.0 · 27-4012.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Design and modify equipment to employer specifications.
  2. 02Determine the number, type, and approximate location of microphones needed for best sound recording or transmission quality, and position them appropriately.
  3. 03Substitute programs in cases where signals fail.
  4. 04Align antennae with receiving dishes to obtain the clearest signal for transmission of broadcasts from field locations.
  5. 05Control audio equipment to regulate volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.
  6. 06Edit broadcast material electronically, using computers.
  7. 07Regulate the fidelity, brightness, and contrast of video transmissions, using video console control panels.
  8. 08Play and record broadcast programs, using automation systems.
  9. 09Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
  10. 10Preview scheduled programs to ensure that signals are functioning and programs are ready for transmission.
  11. 11Record sound onto tape or film for radio or television, checking its quality and making adjustments where necessary.
  12. 12Set up and operate portable field transmission equipment outside the studio.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

Board OperatorBroadcast EngineerBroadcast Maintenance EngineerControl OperatorAudio EngineerBroadcast Operations EngineerBroadcast Operations Technician (Broadcast Ops Tech)Broadcast Systems Support EngineerProduction EngineerRadio Technician (Radio Tech)

Titles reported by employers for this occupation. Search job boards with these, not the O*NET name.

Knowledge the job leans on

Computers and ElectronicsCommunications and MediaTelecommunicationsEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingAdministration and ManagementPublic Safety and Security

Skills that carry over from service

Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlSystems EvaluationQuality Control AnalysisSystems AnalysisComplex Problem SolvingEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshooting