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Broadcast Technician

Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio and video for radio or television programs. Control and adjust incoming and outgoing broadcast signals to regulate sound volume, signal strength, and signal clarity. Operate satellite, microwave, or other transmitter equipment to broadcast radio or television programs.

Annual openings

45

Median wage

$74,040

Typical education

High school (GED)

Growth 2026–2032

0%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

High school (GED)

Credential requirement

No certification is required or expected for this job.

Work experience

No previous work experience is required, though work experience or work-based learning in this or a similar occupation is expected.

Work-based learning

No information available

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Automation exposure

Moderate exposure

Some routine tasks may shift as tools improve, but the role is likely to adapt.

A typical day

  1. Monitor and log transmitter readings.
  2. Maintain programming logs as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.
  3. Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
  4. Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.
  5. Preview scheduled programs to ensure that signals are functioning and programs are ready for transmission.
  6. Set up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks.
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