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Broadcast technicians – 52112

Description

Broadcast technicians install, set up, test, operate and repair electronic equipment used to record and transmit live and taped radio and television programs and to produce audio and video streaming broadcasts for the Internet. They are employed by radio and television broadcasting networks and stations, by broadcast equipment companies and by Internet-based communication providers.

Job Titles

  • Broadcast technician
  • Broadcast transmitter operator
  • Broadcasting switcher
  • Master control room (MCR) equipment operator – broadcasting
  • Master control room (MCR) technician – broadcasting
  • Mobile broadcasting equipment operator
  • Regional transmitter technician
  • Short-wave receiving station technician
  • Video transmission operator

Main Duties

  • Monitor broadcast quality of live and taped radio and television programs
  • Operate and monitor radio and television broadcasting systems to broadcast, receive signals and to regulate clarity and range of sounds and colours of recordings or broadcasts
  • Operate broadcast equipment to produce audio and video streaming broadcasts for the Internet
  • Make emergency repairs to equipment and substitute programs in case of signal failure
  • Maintain, install and troubleshoot a wide variety of broadcast hardware and software
  • Set up and operate consoles to pick up and select feed sources from different locations and to air radio or television programs and commercials
  • May supervise other broadcast technicians.

Workplaces

  • Broadcast equipment companies
  • Internet-based communication providers
  • Radio and television broadcasting networks and stations

Skills

  • Equipment and Tool Selection
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
  • Quality Control Testing
  • Troubleshooting
  • Critical Thinking

Abilities

  • Auditory Attention
  • Colour Perception
  • Hearing Sensitivity
  • Near Vision
  • Perceptual Speed

Personal Attributes

  • Adaptability
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Collaboration
  • Independence

Similar Occupations

  • Film and video camera operators (52110)
  • Audio and video recording technicians (52113)
  • Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts (52119)
Source: OaSIS

Employment Outlook

An employment outlook has not been assigned due to low levels of employment for this occupation in PEI.

Source: Job Bank

Prevailing Wages

AREALOWMEDIANHIGH
PEIN/AN/AN/A
Canada$20.95$38.20$55.74
Source: Labour Force Survey (2022)

Training

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