How do they match: Broadcast Technicians

  • Video Production Assistant
  • Video Control Engineer
  • Video Operator
  • Videographer
  • Videotape Operator
  • Production Assistant
  • Production Editor
  • Production Engineer
  • Production Manager
  • Art Production Assistant
  • Digital Production Assistant
  • News Production Assistant

  • 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.

  • Produce educational and training films and videotapes by performing activities, such as selecting equipment and preparing scripts.
  • Produce graphics for broadcasts.
  • Discuss production requirements with clients.
  • Instruct trainees in use of television production equipment, filming of events, and copying and editing graphics or sound onto videotape.
  • Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.
  • Regulate the fidelity, brightness, and contrast of video transmissions, using video console control panels.

  • Coordinate activities of production personnel.
  • Determine technical requirements of productions or projects.
  • Direct productions or performances.
  • Edit audio or video recordings.
  • Maintain logs of production activities.
  • Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video.