A Broadcast Technician set ups, operates and maintains equipment that regulates the signal strength, clarity, and the range of sounds and colors of radio or television broadcasts.

To work as a Broadcast Technician one should have an Associate’s Degree in Broadcast Technology, Electronics, or Computer Networking.  There is also a certification you can obtain from the Society of Broadcast Engineers which can help in your career advancement and earnings.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that growth in this field will be about as fast as average for all occupations through 2016. On a typical day a broadcast technician's tasks may include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

The salary range for a Broadcast Technician is $33k - $45k.

**Annual earnings are determined by a variety of factors including field, title, place of employment, level of education, experience and geography.**

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