How do they match: Media Technical Directors/Managers

  • Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.

  • Operate equipment to produce programs or broadcast live programs from remote locations.
  • Schedule use of studio and editing facilities for producers and engineering and maintenance staff.
  • Switch between video sources in a studio or on multi-camera remotes, using equipment such as switchers, video slide projectors, and video effects generators.
  • Test equipment to ensure proper operation.
  • Train workers in use of equipment, such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights.

  • Inspect communications or broadcasting equipment.
  • Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment.