How do they match: Broadcast Technicians

  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Broadcast Maintenance Engineer
  • Records and Tape Recordings 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.

  • Control audio equipment to regulate volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.
  • Design and modify equipment to employer specifications.
  • Install broadcast equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems, and perform maintenance or minor repairs, using hand tools.
  • Instruct trainees in use of television production equipment, filming of events, and copying and editing graphics or sound onto videotape.
  • Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
  • Produce educational and training films and videotapes by performing activities, such as selecting equipment and preparing scripts.
  • Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.
  • Set up and operate portable field transmission equipment outside the studio.

  • Maintain recording or broadcasting equipment.
  • Notify others of equipment problems.
  • Operate audio recording equipment.
  • Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment.