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Avg. Salary
$61,300
per year
Hours / Day
9
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
Broadcast technicians work with hardware and broadcast systems that are used across television, radio and media. They make sure that programs are broadcast on time and to the highest quality. As well as operating and maintaining the systems, they also carry out updates and repairs. Broadcast engineers work in a variety of locations and situations. They may carry out studio work, set work, post-production operations or be involved in outside broadcasts, where sound and images are relayed live back to a studio or straight to the network. They work with a range of people including producers, studio managers, presenters and other technical staff.
Career Level
Where you could work
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What you'll need
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Attention To Detail
Do you often notice things that other people miss? Are you able to complete a project with few or no mistakes?
Computer Skills
Can you easily learn to use new programs or applications? Are you able to quickly find necessary files or information? Can you fix minor computer related issues?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Problem Solving
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you able to easily identify the cause of a problem?
Education & Training
Associate's Degree
An associate's degree is the shortest post-secondary degree. Increasingly, people are turning to associate's as a quicker, less expensive route to career change than the traditional bachelor's or four-year degree. Associate's degrees usually take between two and three years to complete.
Compensation
North Central
Washington
Low
$39,400
Average
$61,300
High
$73,600
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 8am until 5pm, Monday through Friday
Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$61,300
Overall Rank
145th
out of 199 careers
In Arts & Communication
6th
out of 7 careers
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