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Broadcast Technicians

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.

Common Tasks

  • Maintain programming logs as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.
  • 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.
  • Regulate the fidelity, brightness, and contrast of video transmissions, using video console control panels.
  • Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.

Required Education

Associate's degree

Wages

In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $21.67 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $10.82 and $32.40 .

In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $45,073.91 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $22,521.74 and $67,413.03 .

Occupation Outlook

This occupation employed 230 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.

There is expected to be no change in the number of jobs for this occupation in the Greater Sacramento area by 2024.

By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $21.00 with the median annual salary reaching $44,496.

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