JobSOC 27-4012

Broadcast Technicians

Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio and video for radio or television programs. Control and adjust incoming and outgoing broadcast signals to regulate sound volume, signal strength, and signal clarity. Operate satellite, microwave, or other transmitter equipment to broadcast radio or television programs.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

3 programs

Communications Technology/Technician10.0105
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician10.0202
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other10.0299

02.

Draws on

Computers and Electronics5.0 of 5
Communications and Media4.5 of 5
Telecommunications4.5 of 5
Engineering and Technology4.4 of 5
English Language4.2 of 5
Education and Training3.7 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.