Occupation information for Broadcast Technicians District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Associate's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Less than 1 month on-the-job training

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• Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.
• Monitor and log transmitter readings.
• Maintain programming logs as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.
• Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
• Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.
• Preview scheduled programs to ensure that signals are functioning and programs are ready for transmission.
• Play and record broadcast programs, using automation systems.
• Set up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks.
• Record sound onto tape or film for radio or television, checking its quality and making adjustments where necessary.
• Select sources from which programming will be received or through which programming will be transmitted.

Tools:

• Audio mixing consoles
• Media control systems
• Oscilloscopes
• Satellite receivers
• Video editors

Technology:

• Computer aided design CAD software
• Electronic mail software
• Graphics or photo imaging software
• Operating system software
• Video creation and editing software

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