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Job Description


	Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to transmit radio and television programs. Control audio equipment to regulate volume level and quality of sound during radio and television broadcasts. Operate radio transmitter to broadcast radio and television programs.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians, and Radio Operators

Job applicants will face keen competition for jobs in major metropolitan areas, where pay generally is higher; prospects are expected to be better in small cities and towns. Technical school, community college, or college training in broadcast technology, electronics, or computer networking provides the best preparation. About 30 percent work in broadcasting, mainly for radio and television stations, and 17 percent work in the motion picture, video, and sound recording industries. Evening, weekend, and holiday work is common.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Broadcast technicians
Radio and Television Broadcasting	23,270
Cable and Other Subscription Programming	2,420
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	1,460
Motion Picture and Video Industries	1,410
Wired Telecommunications Carriers	1,200
State Government (OES Designation)	470
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services	470
Local Government (OES Designation)	440
Junior Colleges	380
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses	280

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