How do they match: 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.

Control audio equipment to regulate volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.
Give technical directions to other personnel during filming.
Maintain programming logs as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.
Monitor and log transmitter readings.
Organize recording sessions and prepare areas, such as radio booths and television stations, for recording.
Record sound onto tape or film for radio or television, checking its quality and making adjustments where necessary.
Schedule programming or read television programming logs to determine which programs are to be recorded or aired.

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