Broadcast Technicians

Operate equipment that transmits radio and television programs.

Broadcast Technicians control, maintain, and operate the equipment that is used to broadcast radio and television programs. They make sure programs are aired at the right volume level and have good picture quality. They also report equipment problems.

Wages	$20.22 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Very Good
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
On the Job	Work Activities Confer with clients to determine needs. Notify others of equipment problems. Maintain logs of production activities. Determine technical requirements of productions or projects. Edit audio or video recordings. Monitor broadcasting operations to ensure proper functioning. Operate audio recording equipment. Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment. Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video. Create computer-generated graphics or animation.
Career Pathways	Journalism and Broadcasting
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