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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.

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27 tasks13 core, 14 supplemental
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Arts, Design, Media & SportsOne of its 45 occupations
Code
27-4012.00SOC 2018: 27-4012

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13 core tasks and 14 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all

  1. Task 1. Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.Core taskTask 4014Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  2. Task 2. Monitor and log transmitter readings.Core taskTask 18653Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2019
  3. Task 3. Maintain programming logs as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.Core taskTask 4007Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2019
  4. Task 4. Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.Core taskTask 4009Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2019
  5. Task 5. Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.Core taskTask 4011Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2019
  6. Task 6. Preview scheduled programs to ensure that signals are functioning and programs are ready for transmission.Core taskTask 4012Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2019
  7. Task 7. Play and record broadcast programs, using automation systems.Core taskTask 18654Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  8. Task 8. Set up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks.Core taskTask 18655Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2019
  9. Task 9. Select sources from which programming will be received or through which programming will be transmitted.Core taskTask 4013Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2019
  10. Task 10. Install broadcast equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems, and perform maintenance or minor repairs, using hand tools.Core taskTask 18656Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2019
  11. Task 11. Substitute programs in cases where signals fail.Core taskTask 4017Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  12. Task 12. Control audio equipment to regulate volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.Core taskTask 4008Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2019
  13. Task 13. Design and modify equipment to employer specifications.Core taskTask 4026Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  14. Task 14. Record sound onto tape or film for radio or television, checking its quality and making adjustments where necessary.Supplemental taskTask 4015Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  15. Task 15. Schedule programming or read television programming logs to determine which programs are to be recorded or aired.Supplemental taskTask 4021Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2019
  16. Task 16. Edit broadcast material electronically, using computers.Supplemental taskTask 4022Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  17. Task 17. Develop employee work schedules.Supplemental taskTask 18658Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2019
  18. Task 18. Instruct trainees in use of television production equipment, filming of events, and copying and editing graphics or sound onto videotape.Supplemental taskTask 4020Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2019
  19. Task 19. Align antennae with receiving dishes to obtain the clearest signal for transmission of broadcasts from field locations.Supplemental taskTask 4016Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2019
  20. Task 20. Regulate the fidelity, brightness, and contrast of video transmissions, using video console control panels.Supplemental taskTask 4010Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2019
  21. Task 21. Make commercial dubs.Supplemental taskTask 18657Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  22. Task 22. Determine the number, type, and approximate location of microphones needed for best sound recording or transmission quality, and position them appropriately.Supplemental taskTask 4025Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2019
  23. Task 23. Organize recording sessions and prepare areas, such as radio booths and television stations, for recording.Supplemental taskTask 4018Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  24. Task 24. Set up and operate portable field transmission equipment outside the studio.Supplemental taskTask 4024Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2019
  25. Task 25. Give technical directions to other personnel during filming.Supplemental taskTask 4023Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2019
  26. Task 26. Prepare reports outlining past and future programs, including content.Supplemental taskTask 4027Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2019
  27. Task 27. Discuss production requirements with clients.Supplemental taskTask 4028Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2019

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  2. Classification
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