Broadcast Technicians

Broadcast Tech

Broadcast technicians set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to transmit radio and television programs

Broadcast Tech

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Why Should You Consider This Career?

You get the power to spread information through thin air. Work independently with electronics, audio and technology

TYPICAL SALARY

$80k

That's $3,300 per bi-weekly paycheck

CAREER OUTLOOK

Growing

That's 2000 new jobs in Utah per year (30% growth)

Less Physical More Physical

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Less Training More Training

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More Structure Less Structure

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ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES:

Audio Engineer, Board Operator, Broadcast Engineer, Broadcast Maintenance Engineer, Broadcast Operations Engineer, Broadcast Technician, Control Operator, Production Engineer

At A Glance in US

2028 JOB GROWTH

398,000 (35%)

SALARY RANGE

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AVG. JOBS / YEAR

398,000 (35%)

TIME TO JOURNEYMAN

398,000 (35%)

ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES:

Audio Engineer, Board Operator, Broadcast Engineer, Broadcast Maintenance Engineer, Broadcast Operations Engineer, Broadcast Technician, Control Operator, Production Engineer

Your Typical Day:

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.
Preview scheduled programs to ensure that signals are functioning and programs are ready for transmission.
Play and record broadcast programs, using automation systems.
Set up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks.
Select sources from which programming will be received or through which programming will be transmitted.
Install broadcast equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems, and perform maintenance or minor repairs, using hand tools.

Wages in the US:

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Per Hour Base Income

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Total Compensation

Your Responsibilities

Maintain recording or broadcasting equipment.
Notify others of equipment problems.
Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment.
Maintain logs of production activities.
Monitor broadcasting operations to ensure proper functioning.
Operate audio recording equipment.
Coordinate activities of production personnel.
Edit audio or video recordings.
Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video.
Train others on work processes.

Knowledge You Will Learn

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. 88/100

Telecommunications

Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems. 80/100

Engineering and Technology

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. 70/100

Communications and Media

Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. 64/100

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. 61/100

Design

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. 46/100

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. 45/100

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. 43/100

Mechanical

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. 42/100

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. 37/100

Tools of the Trade

Video editors
Media control systems
Audio mixing consoles
Satellite receivers
Oscilloscopes
Microphones
Computer servers
Videoconferencing systems
Frequency analyzers
Notebook computers
Hard disk drives
Radio frequency transmitters or receivers
Camera controllers
Stage or projection or studio lighting system
Minivans or vans
Digital voice recorders
Digital camcorders or video cameras
Digital video disk players or recorders
Desktop computers
Personal computers
Modulators
Network routers
Video cassette players or recorders

Helpful Career Links

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio
Audio Engineering Society
Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians - Communications Workers of America
National Association of Broadcasters
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Broadcast, sound, and video technicians
Society of Broadcast Engineers
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers

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