Broadcast Technicians

Description
Work Activities
Abilities
Interests
Knowledge
Wages
Skills
Work Values
Work Styles
Related Degrees
Work Context
Task Ratings
Education

Job Description: Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to transmit radio and television programs. Control audio equipment to regulate volume level and quality of sound during radio and television broadcasts. Operate transmitter to broadcast radio or television programs.

Broadcast Technicians spend a lot of their time Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Problem Sensitivity, and Near Vision. Broadcast Technicians are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Computers and Electronics, Telecommunications, and Communications and Media and are skilled at Monitoring and Reading Comprehension.

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Work Activities

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Handling and Moving Objects

Interacting With Computers

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

Getting Information

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Documenting/Recording Information

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Controlling Machines and Processes

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Processing Information

Thinking Creatively

Performing General Physical Activities

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Scheduling Work and Activities

Training and Teaching Others

Analyzing Data or Information

Developing Objectives and Strategies

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Coaching and Developing Others

Performing Administrative Activities

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Assisting and Caring for Others

Developing and Building Teams

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Selling or Influencing Others

Abilities

Oral Comprehension

Oral Expression

Problem Sensitivity

Near Vision

Far Vision

Deductive Reasoning

Selective Attention

Visual Color Discrimination

Speech Recognition

Written Comprehension

Visualization

Category Flexibility

Flexibility of Closure

Perceptual Speed

Information Ordering

Written Expression

Speed of Closure

Inductive Reasoning

Finger Dexterity

Speech Clarity

Control Precision

Hearing Sensitivity

Originality

Fluency of Ideas

Memorization

Reaction Time

Auditory Attention

Arm-Hand Steadiness

Multilimb Coordination

Mathematical Reasoning

Manual Dexterity

Time Sharing

Depth Perception

Static Strength

Number Facility

Rate Control

Response Orientation

Trunk Strength

Wrist-Finger Speed

Extent Flexibility

Gross Body Coordination

Dynamic Strength

Stamina

Sound Localization

Gross Body Equilibrium

Interests

Realistic

Conventional

Investigative

Enterprising

Artistic

Social

Knowledge

Computers and Electronics

Telecommunications

Communications and Media

Engineering and Technology

Mechanical

Mathematics

Education and Training

Administration and Management

English Language

Clerical

Customer and Personal Service

Production and Processing

Public Safety and Security

Building and Construction

Psychology

Design

Physics

Law and Government

Geography

Personnel and Human Resources

Chemistry

Transportation

Sales and Marketing

Philosophy and Theology

Economics and Accounting

Sociology and Anthropology

History and Archeology

Therapy and Counseling

Fine Arts

Biology

Wages

District of Columbia

$66,320

Delaware

$45,920

New York

$44,340

Nebraska

$42,870

Maryland

$40,910

Colorado

$39,570

California

$39,190

Alaska

$38,890

Massachusetts

$38,810

New Jersey

$38,560

Texas

$38,530

Kentucky

$38,150

Illinois

$37,540

Vermont

$36,400

Alabama

$36,260

Ohio

$35,400

Minnesota

$35,340

Wisconsin

$34,310

Washington

$34,010

Rhode Island

$33,740

Iowa

$33,150

Kansas

$32,690

Michigan

$32,220

Arizona

$32,060

New Hampshire

$31,860

Maine

$31,400

Utah

$30,940

Pennsylvania

$30,430

South Carolina

$29,870

Georgia

$29,150

Hawaii

$29,140

Florida

$29,050

West Virginia

$28,930

Tennessee

$28,700

Connecticut

$28,270

Montana

$28,110

Oregon

$28,060

North Carolina

$27,800

Indiana

$27,050

Louisiana

$26,680

South Dakota

$26,060

Mississippi

$25,960

North Dakota

$25,780

Idaho

$25,390

Nevada

$24,710

Missouri

$24,540

Oklahoma

$24,460

New Mexico

$23,820

Arkansas

$23,490

Puerto Rico

$21,130

Wyoming

$20,870

Skills

Monitoring

Reading Comprehension

Operation Monitoring

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Judgment and Decision Making

Quality Control Analysis

Speaking

Coordination

Complex Problem Solving

Instructing

Equipment Selection

Active Learning

Systems Analysis

Writing

Time Management

Troubleshooting

Systems Evaluation

Operation and Control

Social Perceptiveness

Repairing

Learning Strategies

Equipment Maintenance

Mathematics

Management of Personnel Resources

Installation

Service Orientation

Technology Design

Persuasion

Operations Analysis

Programming

Negotiation

Science

Management of Material Resources

Management of Financial Resources

Work Values

Support

Achievement

Independence

Working Conditions

Relationships

Recognition

Work Styles

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Cooperation

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Achievement/Effort

Initiative

Independence

Self Control

Persistence

Analytical Thinking

Innovation

Leadership

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Telephone

Electronic Mail

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Face-to-Face Discussions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

Contact With Others

Spend Time Sitting

Time Pressure

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Frequency of Decision Making

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Work With Work Group or Team

Physical Proximity

Letters and Memos

Consequence of Error

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Degree of Automation

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Coordinate or Lead Others

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Level of Competition

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Deal With External Customers

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Exposed to High Places

Outdoors, Under Cover

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Duration of Typical Work Week

Spend Time Walking and Running

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Public Speaking

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Radiation

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Work Schedules

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-About half the time-

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

-Every day-

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Electronic Mail

Telephone

Frequency of Decision Making

Face-to-Face Discussions

Time Pressure

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Letters and Memos

Exposed to Contaminants

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to High Places

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Outdoors, Under Cover

Exposed to Radiation

Public Speaking

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Work With Work Group or Team

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Deal With External Customers

Coordinate or Lead Others

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error

-Fairly important-

Work With Work Group or Team

Coordinate or Lead Others

Deal With External Customers

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity

-Important-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Coordinate or Lead Others

Work With Work Group or Team

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Sitting

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Walking and Running

-Never-

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Disease or Infections

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Public Speaking

Exposed to Radiation

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to High Places

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Exposed to Contaminants

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Outdoors, Under Cover

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Frequency of Decision Making

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Walking and Running

Letters and Memos

Time Pressure

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Standing

Electronic Mail

Face-to-Face Discussions

Telephone

Spend Time Sitting

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others

-No freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition

-Not important at all-

Deal With External Customers

Coordinate or Lead Others

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Time Pressure

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Face-to-Face Discussions

Letters and Memos

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Outdoors, Under Cover

Exposed to High Places

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Public Speaking

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Frequency of Decision Making

Electronic Mail

Telephone

Exposed to Radiation

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Telephone

Face-to-Face Discussions

Letters and Memos

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Electronic Mail

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Time Pressure

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Public Speaking

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Outdoors, Under Cover

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Frequency of Decision Making

Exposed to Radiation

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Exposed to High Places

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Exposed to Contaminants

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Outdoors, Under Cover

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Letters and Memos

Exposed to High Places

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Radiation

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Public Speaking

Time Pressure

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Frequency of Decision Making

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Face-to-Face Discussions

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Electronic Mail

Telephone

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules

-Serious-

Consequence of Error

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Very important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Work With Work Group or Team

Coordinate or Lead Others

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Deal With External Customers

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Very little freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

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.

Monitor and log transmitter readings.

Play and record broadcast programs using automation systems.

Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.

Control audio equipment to regulate the volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.

Align antennae with receiving dishes to obtain the clearest signal for transmission of broadcasts from field locations.

- Importance Supplemental-

Maintain programming logs, as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.

Regulate the fidelity, brightness, and contrast of video transmissions, using video console control panels.

Select sources from which programming will be received, or through which programming will be transmitted.

Set-up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks.

Schedule programming, or read television programming logs to determine which programs are to be recorded or aired.

Install broadcast equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems and perform maintenance or minor repairs using hand tools.

Preview scheduled programs to ensure that signals are functioning and programs are ready for transmission.

Substitute programs in cases where signals fail.

Prepare reports outlining past and future programs, including content.

Record sound onto tape or film for radio or television, checking its quality and making adjustments where necessary.

Instruct trainees in how to use television production equipment, how to film events, and how to copy and edit graphics or sound onto videotape.

Edit broadcast material electronically, using computers.

Give technical directions to other personnel during filming.

Make commercial dubs.

Develop employee work schedules.

Design and modify equipment to employer specifications.

Determine the number, type, and approximate location of microphones needed for best sound recording or transmission quality, and position them appropriately.

Produce graphics for broadcasts.

Organize recording sessions, and prepare areas such as radio booths and television stations for recording.

Set up and operate portable field transmission equipment outside the studio.

Discuss production requirements with clients.

Produce educational and training films and videotapes by performing activities such as selecting equipment and preparing scripts.

- Relevance of Task Core-

Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.

Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.

Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.

Control audio equipment to regulate the volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.

Monitor and log transmitter readings.

Play and record broadcast programs using automation systems.

Align antennae with receiving dishes to obtain the clearest signal for transmission of broadcasts from field locations.

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Set-up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks.

Preview scheduled programs to ensure that signals are functioning and programs are ready for transmission.

Maintain programming logs, as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.

Select sources from which programming will be received, or through which programming will be transmitted.

Install broadcast equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems and perform maintenance or minor repairs using hand tools.

Determine the number, type, and approximate location of microphones needed for best sound recording or transmission quality, and position them appropriately.

Record sound onto tape or film for radio or television, checking its quality and making adjustments where necessary.

Edit broadcast material electronically, using computers.

Substitute programs in cases where signals fail.

Set up and operate portable field transmission equipment outside the studio.

Schedule programming, or read television programming logs to determine which programs are to be recorded or aired.

Organize recording sessions, and prepare areas such as radio booths and television stations for recording.

Make commercial dubs.

Design and modify equipment to employer specifications.

Regulate the fidelity, brightness, and contrast of video transmissions, using video console control panels.

Give technical directions to other personnel during filming.

Instruct trainees in how to use television production equipment, how to film events, and how to copy and edit graphics or sound onto videotape.

Discuss production requirements with clients.

Produce graphics for broadcasts.

Prepare reports outlining past and future programs, including content.

Develop employee work schedules.

Produce educational and training films and videotapes by performing activities such as selecting equipment and preparing scripts.

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Monitor and log transmitter readings.

Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.

Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.

Play and record broadcast programs using automation systems.

Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.

Control audio equipment to regulate the volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.

Align antennae with receiving dishes to obtain the clearest signal for transmission of broadcasts from field locations.

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare reports outlining past and future programs, including content.

Schedule programming, or read television programming logs to determine which programs are to be recorded or aired.

Produce graphics for broadcasts.

Record sound onto tape or film for radio or television, checking its quality and making adjustments where necessary.

Set-up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks.

Maintain programming logs, as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.

Select sources from which programming will be received, or through which programming will be transmitted.

Regulate the fidelity, brightness, and contrast of video transmissions, using video console control panels.

Preview scheduled programs to ensure that signals are functioning and programs are ready for transmission.

Make commercial dubs.

Edit broadcast material electronically, using computers.

Develop employee work schedules.

Give technical directions to other personnel during filming.

Substitute programs in cases where signals fail.

Install broadcast equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems and perform maintenance or minor repairs using hand tools.

Instruct trainees in how to use television production equipment, how to film events, and how to copy and edit graphics or sound onto videotape.

Organize recording sessions, and prepare areas such as radio booths and television stations for recording.

Design and modify equipment to employer specifications.

Discuss production requirements with clients.

Determine the number, type, and approximate location of microphones needed for best sound recording or transmission quality, and position them appropriately.

Produce educational and training films and videotapes by performing activities such as selecting equipment and preparing scripts.

Set up and operate portable field transmission equipment outside the studio.

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.

Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.

Play and record broadcast programs using automation systems.

Control audio equipment to regulate the volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.

Align antennae with receiving dishes to obtain the clearest signal for transmission of broadcasts from field locations.

Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.

Monitor and log transmitter readings.

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Regulate the fidelity, brightness, and contrast of video transmissions, using video console control panels.

Maintain programming logs, as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.

Select sources from which programming will be received, or through which programming will be transmitted.

Preview scheduled programs to ensure that signals are functioning and programs are ready for transmission.

Schedule programming, or read television programming logs to determine which programs are to be recorded or aired.

Edit broadcast material electronically, using computers.

Prepare reports outlining past and future programs, including content.

Make commercial dubs.

Record sound onto tape or film for radio or television, checking its quality and making adjustments where necessary.

Discuss production requirements with clients.

Give technical directions to other personnel during filming.

Determine the number, type, and approximate location of microphones needed for best sound recording or transmission quality, and position them appropriately.

Design and modify equipment to employer specifications.

Organize recording sessions, and prepare areas such as radio booths and television stations for recording.

Substitute programs in cases where signals fail.

Set-up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks.

Install broadcast equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems and perform maintenance or minor repairs using hand tools.

Set up and operate portable field transmission equipment outside the studio.

Instruct trainees in how to use television production equipment, how to film events, and how to copy and edit graphics or sound onto videotape.

Produce graphics for broadcasts.

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Align antennae with receiving dishes to obtain the clearest signal for transmission of broadcasts from field locations.

Control audio equipment to regulate the volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.

Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.

Monitor and log transmitter readings.

Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.

Play and record broadcast programs using automation systems.

Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Set up and operate portable field transmission equipment outside the studio.

Give technical directions to other personnel during filming.

Determine the number, type, and approximate location of microphones needed for best sound recording or transmission quality, and position them appropriately.

Produce educational and training films and videotapes by performing activities such as selecting equipment and preparing scripts.

Develop employee work schedules.

Record sound onto tape or film for radio or television, checking its quality and making adjustments where necessary.

Instruct trainees in how to use television production equipment, how to film events, and how to copy and edit graphics or sound onto videotape.

Set-up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks.

Design and modify equipment to employer specifications.

Substitute programs in cases where signals fail.

Discuss production requirements with clients.

Produce graphics for broadcasts.

Schedule programming, or read television programming logs to determine which programs are to be recorded or aired.

Organize recording sessions, and prepare areas such as radio booths and television stations for recording.

Maintain programming logs, as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.

Preview scheduled programs to ensure that signals are functioning and programs are ready for transmission.

Edit broadcast material electronically, using computers.

Select sources from which programming will be received, or through which programming will be transmitted.

Make commercial dubs.

Install broadcast equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems and perform maintenance or minor repairs using hand tools.

Regulate the fidelity, brightness, and contrast of video transmissions, using video console control panels.

Prepare reports outlining past and future programs, including content.

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.

Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.

Monitor and log transmitter readings.

Align antennae with receiving dishes to obtain the clearest signal for transmission of broadcasts from field locations.

Control audio equipment to regulate the volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.

Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.

Play and record broadcast programs using automation systems.

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Install broadcast equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems and perform maintenance or minor repairs using hand tools.

Make commercial dubs.

Organize recording sessions, and prepare areas such as radio booths and television stations for recording.

Set-up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks.

Develop employee work schedules.

Regulate the fidelity, brightness, and contrast of video transmissions, using video console control panels.

Maintain programming logs, as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.

Edit broadcast material electronically, using computers.

Select sources from which programming will be received, or through which programming will be transmitted.

Record sound onto tape or film for radio or television, checking its quality and making adjustments where necessary.

Preview scheduled programs to ensure that signals are functioning and programs are ready for transmission.

Instruct trainees in how to use television production equipment, how to film events, and how to copy and edit graphics or sound onto videotape.

Determine the number, type, and approximate location of microphones needed for best sound recording or transmission quality, and position them appropriately.

Give technical directions to other personnel during filming.

Design and modify equipment to employer specifications.

Prepare reports outlining past and future programs, including content.

Produce graphics for broadcasts.

Set up and operate portable field transmission equipment outside the studio.

Produce educational and training films and videotapes by performing activities such as selecting equipment and preparing scripts.

Substitute programs in cases where signals fail.

Schedule programming, or read television programming logs to determine which programs are to be recorded or aired.

Discuss production requirements with clients.

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Align antennae with receiving dishes to obtain the clearest signal for transmission of broadcasts from field locations.

Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.

Play and record broadcast programs using automation systems.

Control audio equipment to regulate the volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.

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.

Monitor and log transmitter readings.

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-