Typical Tasks
Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and television programs.
Test equipment to ensure proper operation.
Train workers in use of equipment, such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights.
Act as liaisons between engineering and production departments.
Operate equipment to produce programs or broadcast live programs from remote locations.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Cooperation
Attention to Detail
Adaptability/Flexibility
Stress Tolerance
Dependability
Initiative
What key skills are needed for this job?
Speaking
Active Listening
Monitoring
Coordination
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Expected Knowledge
Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Common Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.