Broadcast Technicians
Also called:
Master Control Operator (MCO), Broadcast Engineer, Broadcast Technician, Engineer
see titles from the Air Force.
Broadcast Journalist Apprentice; Broadcast Journalist Craftsman; Broadcast Journalist Helper; Broadcast Journalist Journeyman
What they do:
Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to transmit radio and television programs. Control audio equipment to regulate volume level and quality of sound during radio and television broadcasts. Operate transmitter to broadcast radio or television programs.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
- Monitor and log transmitter readings.
Communications
- telecommunications
- multimedia
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- product and service development
Business
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
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Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- read and understand what is written
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- order or arrange things
Visual Understanding
- see hidden patterns
- quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Cooperation
- Stress Tolerance
- Achievement/Effort
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You might use software like this on the job:
Video creation and editing software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Premiere Pro software
- Avid software
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe Systems Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
Spreadsheet software
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some college or
high school diploma
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$37,880
per year, on average
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the military:
see titles from the Air Force.
