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.

Other names for Broadcast Technicians: Audio Engineer, Audio Operator, Audio Technician, Audio/Video Technician, Board Operator, Broadcast Engineer, Broadcast Field Supervisor, Broadcast Maintenance Engineer, Broadcast Maintenance Technician, Broadcast Operations Engineer, Broadcast Operations Technician, Broadcast Technician, Cable Television Access Coordinator, Chyron Operator, Color Technician, Computer Engineer, Control Engineer, Control Operator, Control Room Operator, Control Room Technician, Control Supervisor, Electronics Technician, Engineering and Operations Director, Engineering Director, Engineering Technician, Facsimile Operator, Field Engineer, Field Technician, Master Control Engineer, Master Control Operator (MCO), Master Control Supervisor, Microphone Operator, Mixer Operator, Newcast Director, News Gathering Technician, Operating Engineer, Operations Manager, Operations Technician, Operator Technician, Production Assistant, Production Editor, Production Manager, Program Clerk, Program Scheduler, Projection Engineer, Radio Engineer, Radio Station Engineer, Radio Technician, Radio/TV Technician (Radio/Television Technician), Records and Tape Recordings Engineer, Remote Broadcast Engineer, Signal Engineer, Sound Controller, Sound Effects Manager, Sound Effects Technician, Sound Mixer, Sound Person, Sound Technician, Special Effects Technician, Staff Engineer, Station Engineer, Studio Control Operator, Studio Engineer, Studio Operation Engineer, Studio Technician, Technical Director, Technical Testing Engineer, Telecasting Engineer, Telecasting Technician, Telecine Operator, Television Engineer, Television Operator, Television Technician, Transmission Engineer, Transmission Operator, Transmitter Engineer, Transmitter Operator, Transmitter Supervisor, Video Control Engineer, Video Operator, Videographer, Videotape Operator, Wire Photo Operator,

• Maintain programming logs, as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.
• Control audio equipment to regulate the volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.
• Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
• Regulate the fidelity, brightness, and contrast of video transmissions, using video console control panels.
• Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.
• Preview scheduled programs to ensure that signals are functioning and programs are ready for transmission.
• Select sources from which programming will be received, or through which programming will be transmitted.
• Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.
• Record sound onto tape or film for radio or television, checking its quality and making adjustments where necessary.
• Align antennae with receiving dishes to obtain the clearest signal for transmission of broadcasts from field locations.
• Substitute programs in cases where signals fail.
• Organize recording sessions, and prepare areas such as radio booths and television stations for recording.
• Perform preventive and minor equipment maintenance, using hand tools.
• Instruct trainees in how to use television production equipment, how to film events, and how to copy and edit graphics or sound onto videotape.
• Schedule programming, or read television programming logs to determine which programs are to be recorded or aired.
• Edit broadcast material electronically, using computers.
• Give technical directions to other personnel during filming.
• Set up and operate portable field transmission equipment outside the studio.
• Determine the number, type, and approximate location of microphones needed for best sound recording or transmission quality, and position them appropriately.
• Design and modify equipment to employer specifications.
• Prepare reports outlining past and future programs, including content.
• Discuss production requirements with clients.
• Produce educational and training films and videotapes by performing activities such as selecting equipment and preparing scripts.

• Audio mixing consoles
• Media control systems
• Desktop computers
• Digital voice recorders
• Digital video disk players or recorders
• Hard disk drives
• Video editors
• Satellite receivers
• Notebook computers
• Media control systems
• Modulators
• Video editors
• Personal computers
• Camera controllers
• Network routers
• Satellite receivers
• Minivans or vans
• Radio frequency transmitters or receivers
• Audio mixing consoles
• Frequency analyzers
• Stage or studio lighting systems
• Oscilloscopes
• Digital camcorders or video cameras
• Video editors
• Video editors
• Media control systems
• Computer servers
• Videoconferencing systems
• Video cassette players or recorders
• Video editors
• Oscilloscopes
• Microphones

Office suite software

Graphics or photo imaging software

Video creation and editing software

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Data base user interface and query software

Computer aided design CAD software

Electronic mail software