Compare Media Technical Directors/Managers & Audio and Video Technicians District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Media Technical Directors/Managers $95,500
Audio and Video Technicians $71,300

Similar skills & knowledge

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Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

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

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.


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.

Fine Arts Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Media Technical Directors/Managers
Media Technical Directors/Managers
Very Low
Fine Arts Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians
Medium

Fine Arts
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

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Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Media Technical Directors/Managers
Media Technical Directors/Managers
Low
Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians
Medium

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

Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Media Technical Directors/Managers
Media Technical Directors/Managers
Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians
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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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 Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians

Postsecondary certificate

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

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

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

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

6 related certifications

Certification for Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians

18 related certifications

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