Compare Media Technical Directors/Managers & Network and Computer Systems Administrators District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Media Technical Directors/Managers $95,500
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $118,600

Similar skills & knowledge

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Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

Equipment Selection
Deciding what kind of tools and equipment are needed to do a job.

Operation and Control
Using equipment or systems.

Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Programming Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Media Technical Directors/Managers
Media Technical Directors/Managers
Very Low
Programming Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Medium

Programming
Writing computer programs.

Troubleshooting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Media Technical Directors/Managers
Media Technical Directors/Managers
Very Low
Troubleshooting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Medium

Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.

Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Media Technical Directors/Managers
Media Technical Directors/Managers
High
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Very High

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Equipment Maintenance Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Media Technical Directors/Managers
Media Technical Directors/Managers
Very Low
Equipment Maintenance Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Medium

Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

Operations Analysis Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Media Technical Directors/Managers
Media Technical Directors/Managers
Very Low
Operations Analysis Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Medium

Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.

Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Media Technical Directors/Managers
Media Technical Directors/Managers
Medium
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
High

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Media Technical Directors/Managers
Media Technical Directors/Managers
Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Medium

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Media Technical Directors/Managers
Media Technical Directors/Managers
Low
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Medium

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Media Technical Directors/Managers
Media Technical Directors/Managers
Low
Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Medium

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Media Technical Directors/Managers
Media Technical Directors/Managers
Low
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Medium

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Media Technical Directors/Managers
Media Technical Directors/Managers

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Licensing

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Licensing for Media Technical Directors/Managers
Media Technical Directors/Managers

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Network and Computer Systems Administrators

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Media Technical Directors/Managers
Media Technical Directors/Managers

6 related certifications

Certification for Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Network and Computer Systems Administrators

216 related certifications

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