Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $100,000Overview
Broadcast engineers, also referred to as broadcast technicians or broadcast operators, operate and maintain the electronic equipment used to record and transmit the audio for radio signals and the audio and visual images for television signals to the public. They may work in a broadcasting station or assist in broadcasting directly from an outside site as a field technician. Approximately 27,800 broadcast engineers work in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
DeclinePersonality Traits
Hands On
Problem-Solving
Technical
Career Ladder
Chief Engineer
Assistant Chief Engineer
Experienced Broadcast Engineering Technician
Entry-Level Broadcast Engineeingr Technician
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