Broadcast Technicians
(NOC 5224)
in All Art, Culture, Recreation and SportBroadcast 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. They work for radio and television broadcasting networks and stations, by broadcast equipment companies and by Internet-based communication providers.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities may not be that frequent. With a moderate percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to contribute somewhat to employment opportunities over the coming years. Broadcast Technicians most commonly work full-time hours.
The median employment income for 47% of Broadcast Technicians who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $71,608. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)
Hourly Pay
N/A
MinimumN/A
MedianN/A
MaximumAnnual Pay
N/A
Minimum$61,752
MedianN/A
MaximumCompared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Hourly Pay
$12.55
Minimum$24.73
Median$36.29
MaximumAnnual Pay
$945
Minimum$11,712
Median$60,447
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
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. They work for radio and television broadcasting networks and stations, by broadcast equipment companies and by Internet-based communication providers.
Job duties
Broadcast technicians:
- Monitor broadcast quality of live and taped radio and television programs.
- Use 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.
- Use 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 use 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.
Sample job titles
- broadcast engineer
- broadcast maintenance technician
- broadcasting technician
- broadcasting transmitter operator
- mobile broadcasting equipment installer
- mobile radio broadcasting supervisor
- transmission studio control operator
- transmitter operator
- video transmission operator
Skills
This work requires attention to detail, quick response to problems, and the ability to improvise with equipment and techniques.
Job requirements
- A college program in broadcast technology or electronics is usually required.
Other considerations
Senior and supervisory positions in this group require experience.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Information and cultural industries
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Public administration
What is the age of Employment?
55-64
45-54
35-44
15-24
25-34
Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
15-24
35-44
45-54
25-34
55-64
Top levels of education
College Diploma
$72,920 median annual incomeBachelor
N/ALess than high school
N/ADiploma Above Bachelor
N/AHigh school
N/ACompared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Bachelor
$17,829 median annual incomeHigh school
$7,552 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$22,120 median annual incomeLess than high school
$2,922 median annual incomeMaster
$36,173 median annual incomeEducation & training
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Institutions providing this program
Radio and Television
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Institutions providing this program
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