Broadcast Technicians

• Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.
• Monitor and log transmitter readings.
• Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.
• Play and record broadcast programs using automation systems.
• Control audio equipment to regulate the volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.
• Align antennae with receiving dishes to obtain the clearest signal for transmission of broadcasts from field locations.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Broadcast Technicians.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Broadcast Technicians.