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name: broadcast-technician
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description: "Occupational skill for the role 'broadcast technician' (also: radio and TV technician, broadcast technicians, broadcast engineering technician, broadcasting engineer, broadcasting technician, broadcast transmitting technician). Use when the user asks for typical broadcast technician work such as: Monitor and log transmitter readings.; Play and record broadcast programs, using automation systems.; Set up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks."
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# Broadcast Technician
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Broadcast technicians install, start up, maintain, monitor and repair equipment used for the transmission and reception of television and radio broadcast signals. They ensure that all materials are available in a suitable format of transmittable quality according to the transmission deadline. Broadcast technicians also maintain and repair this equipment.
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## Core workflow
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1. Monitor and log transmitter readings.
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2. Play and record broadcast programs, using automation systems.
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3. Set up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks.
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4. Install broadcast equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems, and perform maintenance or minor repairs, using hand tools.
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5. Maintain programming logs as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.
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6. Control audio equipment to regulate volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.
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7. Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
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8. Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.
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## How to use this skill
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- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
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- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
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- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
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- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
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- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).
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## Key competences (essential)
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- audiovisual products
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- broadcast equipment
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- calibrate electronic instruments
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- coordinate activities in audio recording studio
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- electronics principles
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- install low voltage wiring
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- maintain audiovisual equipment
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- maintain electrical equipment
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- maintain electronic equipment
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- manage sound quality
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- media formats
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- meet deadlines
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- monitor quality of broadcasts
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- multimedia systems
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- operate audio equipment
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## Hot technologies
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- Autodesk AutoCAD
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- Adobe InDesign
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- Microsoft Outlook
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- Adobe Illustrator
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- Adobe Photoshop
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- Microsoft Office software
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- Linux
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- Microsoft Windows
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- UNIX
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- Microsoft PowerPoint
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## Hot technologies
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Top tools from 35 gated job ads (see references/market.md, as of 2026-07-09):
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- AutoCAD — 14 %
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- Microsoft Excel — 9 %
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- Microsoft Office — 9 %
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- Windows — 9 %
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---
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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/fe4a72af-6206-4d86-90c1-b5fb4b5ba2b2), O*NET 30.3 (27-4012.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*
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