Broadcast Technicians

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 21,130 - 82,580

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Broadcast Technician with expertise in setting up and maintaining electronic equipment for radio and television broadcasts. Responsibilities include operating audio equipment, ensuring quality transmission, and troubleshooting technical issues. Ideal candidates possess strong critical thinking, active listening, and problem-solving skills. The position offers opportunities in locations like Utah, Rhode Island, and Maryland, where broadcasting jobs are expected to grow. A background in Microsoft Office and technical tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and maintain electronic broadcasting equipment.
Control audio equipment during broadcasts.
Report and make emergency repairs to equipment.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Monitoring

Operation Monitoring

Complex Problem Solving

Writing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Email software

Word processing software

Microsoft Windows

Autodesk AutoCAD

Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator

UNIX

Apple Final Cut Pro

Job description

Job Description: 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.

Life As a Broadcast Technician: What Do They Do?

Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.
Design and modify equipment to employer specifications.
Preview scheduled programs to ensure that signals are functioning and programs are ready for transmission.
Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.
Produce educational and training films and videotapes by performing activities, such as selecting equipment and preparing scripts.

These are the skills Broadcast Technicians say are the most useful in their careers:

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Types of Broadcast Technician Jobs

Signal Engineer
Technical Director
Transmitter Supervisor

Is There Going to be Demand for Broadcast Technicians?

In the United States, there were 34,000 jobs for Broadcast Technician in 2016. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Broadcast Technician. The BLS estimates 2,900 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Broadcast Technician are Utah, Rhode Island, and Maryland. Watch out if you plan on working in Alaska, Kansas, or Maine. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

The salary for Broadcast Technicians ranges between about $21,130 and $82,580 a year.

Broadcast Technicians who work in District of Columbia, Maryland, or New York, make the highest salaries.

What Tools do Broadcast Technicians Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Broadcast Technicians: