Broadcast Technicians
Code: 27-4012.00
Zone 3
Median Annual Salary
£59,570
Range: £31,390 - £123,670
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Job Zone 3
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Audio Engineer
Board Operator
Broadcast Engineer
Broadcast Maintenance Engineer
Broadcast Operations Engineer
Broadcast Operations Technician (Broadcast Ops Tech)
Broadcast Systems Support Engineer
Control Operator
Production Engineer
Radio Technician (Radio Tech)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Play and record broadcast programs, using automation systems.
- Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.
- Set up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Video creation and editing software
Adobe After Effects
Apple Final Cut Pro
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Operating system software
Linux
UNIX
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
People and Technology Systems
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
product and service development
Communications
multimedia
telecommunications
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
read and understand what is written
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
order or arrange things
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns
quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
Hand and Finger Use
hold or move items with your hands
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Conventional
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
Key Work Styles:
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cautiousness
Integrity
Adaptability
Stress Tolerance
Frequently Asked Questions About Broadcast Technicians
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Broadcast Technicians is £59,570. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £31,390, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £123,670 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Broadcast Technicians typically aligns with Job Zone 3 (Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Essential skills and tooling for a Broadcast Technicians include: Adobe After Effects, Apple Final Cut Pro, Microsoft PowerPoint, Linux, UNIX. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
Live UK Vacancies for Broadcast Technicians
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£31,390
Median Annual (Average):
£59,570
90th Percentile (Senior):
£123,670
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