1. Broadcast Technician Occupation PowerPoint Created by The University of North Texas in partnership with the Texas Education Agency

2. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 2 What they do…  Broadcast technicians set up, maintain, and upgrade electronic equipment needed for broadcasts.  They monitor and regulate the audio and video quality of a webcast, radio, or TV broadcast.  They operate a control panel with monitors from different cameras and choose which signal to use in the broadcast.

3. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 3 Knowledge…  Broadcast technicians must have knowledge of set lighting and techniques for video broadcasts.  They must have knowledge of microphones and sound systems for sound broadcasts.  They must have knowledge of computer software, digital processing, and recording processes for all types of broadcasts.

4. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 4 Skills…  Broadcast technicians must have a logical approach to problem-solving.  They must have good computer skills.  They must have quick eye and hand coordination to operate the control panel.

5. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 5 Tools they use…  Broadcast technicians use video cameras.  They use sound systems.  They use recording and transmitting equipment.  They use control panels and monitors.  They use computer systems.

6. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 6 Working Conditions…  Broadcast technicians work in high pressure situations, especially when dealing with live broadcasts.  They sometimes have to travel and set up their equipment for remote broadcasts.  They often work long hours editing tape- delayed broadcasts.

7. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 7 Training required…  Broadcast technicians can receive entry- level training in a technical school or community college with on-the-job training.  A college degree in broadcasting or electronics may insure better starting positions and salary.

8. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 8 Who they work for…  Television and radio stations  Movie production companies  Private organizations.  Large churches  The military

9. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 9 Income…  Broadcast technicians held about 38,000 jobs in 2006.  The average income for a broadcast technician is between $28,000 and $46,000 per year.  Broadcast technicians in the movie industry earn about $100,000 per year.