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Technical Directors/Managers

Also known as: Audio Operator, Audio Technician, Broadcast Engineer, Creative Services Director, Director, Engineer, Engineering Production Liaison, Engineering Production Operations Director, Master Control Operator (MCO), Master Control Supervisor

Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

High School Diploma16%
Some College10%
Post-Secondary Certificate19%
Associate's Degree12%
Bachelor's Degree38%
Master's Degree5%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

6 months - 1 year10%
1-2 years10%
2-4 years20%
4-6 years36%
6-8 years15%
8-10 years9%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None10%
Up to 1 month32%
1-3 months18%
3-6 months13%
1-2 years17%
4-6 years9%

How AI Impacts Each Task

15 tasks analyzed

Follow instructions from production managers and directors during productions, such as commands for camera cuts, effects, graphics, and takes.

Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and television programs.

Direct technical aspects of newscasts and other productions, checking and switching between video sources and taking responsibility for the on-air product, including camera shots and graphics.

Monitor broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station or network policies and regulations.

Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and composition.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailDependabilityAdaptability/FlexibilityStress ToleranceLeadershipInitiativeSelf ControlPersistenceCooperationIndependenceAchievement/EffortIntegrity

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$83,480

per year

Mean Wage

$114,280

per year

Employment

145K

workers

Wage Range

$43,060 - $198,530

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$43,060Median: $83,480$198,530
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