Description
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.
Interests
- Conventional
- Realistic
Work Values
- Support
- Achievement
- Independence
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Stress Tolerance
Tasks
- Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.
- Monitor and log transmitter readings.
- Maintain programming logs as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.
- Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
- Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.
Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Getting Information
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Detailed Work Activities
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Technology Skills
- Video creation and editing software
- Presentation software
- Operating system software
- Electronic mail software
- Graphics or photo imaging software
Abilities
- Near Vision
- Oral Comprehension
- Problem Sensitivity
- Written Comprehension
- Deductive Reasoning
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Operations Monitoring
- Complex Problem Solving
Knowledge
- Computers and Electronics
- Telecommunications
- Engineering and Technology
- Communications and Media
- English Language
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Professional Broadcast EngineerCertifying Organization
Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc.
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Broadcast TechnologistCertifying Organization
Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc.
Type
Core
Certificate name
Avid Certified User for Pro ToolsCertifying Organization
Avid Technology, Inc.
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Certified Broadcast Networking TechnologistCertifying Organization
Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc.
Type
Core
Certificate name
Avid Certified User: Media Composer | NewsCutter OptionCertifying Organization
Avid Technology, Inc.
Type
Product/Equipment
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $48,536 |
| Median (50%) | $62,799 |
| High (90%) | $90,430 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $59,472 |
| Mid Level | $75,105 |
| Senior Level | $84,044 |
| Expert Level | $106,053 |
Employability
There are currently 30,000 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 30,000 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 0%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 0%
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