How do they match: Broadcast Technicians

  • Audio Engineer
  • Audio Operator
  • Audio Visual Technician
  • Video Control Engineer
  • Video Operator
  • Video Production Assistant
  • Videographer
  • Videotape Operator
  • Radio Station Audio Engineer
  • Records and Tape Recordings Engineer
  • Television Audio Engineer

  • 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.

  • Install broadcast equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems, and perform maintenance or minor repairs, using hand tools.
  • Control audio equipment to regulate volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.
  • 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.
  • Produce educational and training films and videotapes by performing activities, such as selecting equipment and preparing scripts.
  • Regulate the fidelity, brightness, and contrast of video transmissions, using video console control panels.

  • Edit audio or video recordings.
  • Operate audio recording equipment.
  • Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video.