Median pay
$53,920
Median annual pay for Broadcast Technicians.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Broadcast Technicians
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.
10-year growth
-2.8%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings
1,800
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment
24,800
Estimated U.S. employment for Broadcast Technicians in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost
-700
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
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Entry preparation
Associate's degree
Typical additional preparation: Short-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves
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Essential skills
- 1Critical Thinking
- 2Active Listening
- 3Monitoring
- 4Writing
- 5Active Learning
- 6Reading Comprehension
Knowledge areas
- 1Computers and Electronics
- 2Telecommunications
- 3Engineering and Technology
- 4Communications and Media
- 5English Language
- 6Design
Abilities
- 1Near Vision
- 2Oral Comprehension
- 3Problem Sensitivity
- 4Written Comprehension
- 5Deductive Reasoning
- 6Information Ordering
Career interests
- 1Conventional
- 2Realistic
- 3Investigative
- 4Artistic
- 5Enterprising
- 6Social
Work styles
- 1Dependability
- 2Attention to Detail
- 3Cautiousness
- 4Integrity
- 5Adaptability
- 6Stress Tolerance
Work activities
- 1Working with Computers
- 2Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- 3Getting Information
- 4Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- 5Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- 6Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Work context
- 1E-Mail
- 2Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- 3Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- 4Telephone Conversations
- 5Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- 6Contact With Others
Representative tasks
- 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.
- 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.
- Preview scheduled programs to ensure that signals are functioning and programs are ready for transmission.
- Play and record broadcast programs, using automation systems.
- Set up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks.
Software and tools
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