# Tools & technology — broadcast technician

Source: O*NET 30.3 'Software Skills' for 27-4012.00.

| Software | Category | Hot technology |
|---|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software | yes |
| Adobe InDesign | Desktop publishing software | yes |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes |
| Adobe Illustrator | Graphics or photo imaging software | yes |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software | yes |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes |
| Linux | Operating system software | yes |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software | yes |
| UNIX | Operating system software | yes |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes |
| Adobe After Effects | Video creation and editing software | yes |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes |
| Dassault Systemes CATIA | Computer aided design CAD software |  |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |  |
| Adobe Audition | Music or sound editing software |  |
| Cisco IOS | Operating system software |  |
| Adobe Premiere Pro | Video creation and editing software |  |
| Apple Final Cut Pro | Video creation and editing software |  |
| Avid Technology audio visual editing software | Video creation and editing software |  |
| Character generator software | Video creation and editing software |  |
| Video decoder software | Video creation and editing software |  |
| Video encoder software | Video creation and editing software |  |