Broadcast Technicians
Board Operator, Broadcast Engineer, Broadcast Technician, Control Operator
- 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.
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- product and service development
Communications
- telecommunications
- multimedia
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Skills
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
Abilities
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
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Stress Tolerance
- Integrity
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Video creation and editing software
- Adobe After Effects
- Apple Final Cut Pro
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Operating system software
- Linux
- UNIX
Education
some college
usually needed
Job Outlook
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