Compare Broadcast Technicians & 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.)

Broadcast Technicians $77,000
Audio and Video Technicians $71,300

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

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

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

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

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

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.


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 Broadcast Technicians
Broadcast Technicians
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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Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Broadcast Technicians
Broadcast Technicians
Low
Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians
Medium

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.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Broadcast Technicians
Broadcast Technicians
Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians
Medium

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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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Broadcast Technicians
Broadcast Technicians

Associate'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 Broadcast Technicians
Broadcast Technicians

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 Broadcast Technicians
Broadcast Technicians

15 related certifications

Certification for Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians

18 related certifications

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