How do they match: Broadcast Technicians

  • Production Assistant
  • Production Editor
  • Production Engineer
  • Production Manager
  • Art Production Assistant
  • Digital Production Assistant
  • News Production Assistant
  • Video 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.
  • Edit broadcast material electronically, using computers.
  • Instruct trainees in use of television production equipment, filming of events, and copying and editing graphics or sound onto videotape.

  • Coordinate activities of production personnel.
  • Determine technical requirements of productions or projects.
  • Direct productions or performances.
  • Maintain logs of production activities.