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52112.00 – Broadcast technicians

Broadcast technicians install, set up, test, operate and repair electronic equipment used to record and transmit live and taped radio and television programs and to produce audio and video streaming broadcasts for the Internet.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Broadcast technician
  • Broadcast transmitter operator
  • Broadcasting switcher
  • Master control room (MCR) equipment operator - broadcasting
  • Master control room (MCR) technician - broadcasting
  • Mobile broadcasting equipment operator
  • Regional transmitter technician
  • Short-wave receiving station technician
  • Video transmission operator

Core competencies

  • Equipment and Tool Selection to choose the appropriate gear for specific broadcasting tasks, ensuring optimal performance and quality in audio and visual production
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to oversee the performance of broadcasting machinery and equipment in real time, ensuring reliable functionality and quick identification of any issues that may arise during production
  • Auditory Attention to identify any issues like distortion or interference and ensure sound quality is clear and consistent for the audience
  • Near Vision to read and interpret small text on control panels, screens and technical manuals, as well as to make precise adjustments to equipment
  • Attention to Detail to ensure audio and video signals are transmitted accurately and without errors, maintaining high-quality standards for live and recorded broadcasts
  • Knowledge in Telecommunications to understand how to manage and optimize the transmission of audio and video signals over various telecommunication channels, including radio waves, cables and satellite links

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Monitor broadcast quality of live and taped radio and television programs
  • Operate and monitor radio and television broadcasting systems to broadcast, receive signals and to regulate clarity and range of sounds and colours of recordings or broadcasts
  • Operate broadcast equipment to produce audio and video streaming broadcasts for the Internet
  • Make emergency repairs to equipment and substitute programs in case of signal failure
  • Maintain, install and troubleshoot a wide variety of broadcast hardware and software
  • Set up and operate consoles to pick up and select feed sources from different locations and to air radio or television programs and commercials
  • May supervise other broadcast technicians.

Additional information

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Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Audio and video recording technicians (52113)
  • Film and video camera operators (52110)
  • Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts (52119)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

52 – Technical occupations in art, culture and sport

Sub-major group

521 – Technical occupations in art and culture

Minor group

5211 – Technical occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts

Unit group

52112 – Broadcast technicians

Occupational profile

52112.00 – Broadcast technicians

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