In the Air Force:
Air Traffic Control; Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operator Craftsman; Bioenvironmental Engineering Manager; Cryptologic Language Analyst; Experimental Test Combat Systems Officer, Airlift; Flight Engineer Craftsman, MC-130H; RF Transmission Systems Craftsman; Rescue Pilot, General; Signals Intelligence Apprentice; Special Operations Combat Systems Officer, AC-130H FCO; Trainer Combat Systems Officer, SUNT, WSO
In the Army:
AVENGER Crewmember (USAR/NG only); Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Crewmember; Cannon Crewmember; Electronic Warfare Specialist; Infantry; Intelligence Senior Sergeant; PATRIOT Launching Station Enhanced Operator/Maintainer; Satellite Communications Systems Operator-Maintainer; Signals Intelligence Analysis Technician; Special Forces Medical Sergeant
In the Coast Guard:
Electronics Technician; Information System Technician; Information Systems Management; Intelligence Specialist; Operations Specialist; Public Affairs Specialist; Public Information Specialty
In the Marine Corps:
AN/TRC-170 Technician; Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Radar System Technician, EA-6; Communication/Navigation/Cryptographic/Countermeasures Systems Technician, IMA; Expeditionary Airfield and Emergency Services Officer; Ground Operations Specialist; Intelligence Analyst; Light Armored Reconnaissance Marine; Reconnaissance Man, Combatant Diver Qualified; Signals Intelligence/Electronic Warfare/Cyberspace Operations; Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Specialist
In the Navy:
AEGIS Ashore Communications Technician; Aegis Fire Control Operator/Technician; C-40A Crew Chief; Control Tower Operator; Expeditionary - Maritime Security; Information Systems Technician Submarines; Live Production Technician; Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Tactical Information Operations (TIO) Analyst; Sea Air and Land (SEAL); Strike Warfare Intelligence Analyst; ZUMWALT Class Communications Technician
While the stars of popular media may get a lot of the recognition, their appearances are made possible —and optimized— by the work of broadcast and sound engineering technicians. They operate the electrical equipment for radio programs, television broadcasts, concerts, sound recordings, and movies. Audio and video equipment technicians handle equipment such as video screens, video monitors, microphones, and mixing boards. They record meetings, sports events, concerts, and conferences. Broadcast technicians set up and operate equipment that regulates the clarity, signal strength, sound, and color of the broadcasts. They use software to edit audio and video recordings. Sound engineering technicians run equipment that records and mixes music, voices, and sound effects. They work in recording studios, performance venues, and film and stage productions. Audio and video technicians typically work in studios, although some work on location for events or to broadcast news. They also set up systems in schools, hospitals, homes… or other locations. Technicians generally work full time, but schedules may include additional hours for live events or to keep up with production schedules. Radio and TV stations are typically on the air 24/7, so technicians’ hours may run around the clock. Broadcast technicians generally need an associate’s degree, while audio and video equipment technicians, and sound engineering technicians typically need a certificate or related training.
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
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.
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
product and service development
Communications
telecommunications
multimedia
Arts and Humanities
English language
Basic Skills
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
read and understand what is written
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
order or arrange things
Hand and Finger Use
hold or move items with your hands
keep your arm or hand steady
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Stress Tolerance
Integrity
You might use software like this on the job:
Video creation and editing software
Adobe Systems Adobe After Effects
Apple Final Cut Pro
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Operating system software
Linux
UNIX
associate's degree or some college usually needed
Get started on your career:
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.
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