How do they match: Broadcast Technicians

  • Records and Tape Recordings Engineer

  • Record sound onto tape or film for radio or television, checking its quality and making adjustments where necessary.
  • Determine the number, type, and approximate location of microphones needed for best sound recording or transmission quality, and position them appropriately.
  • Organize recording sessions and prepare areas, such as radio booths and television stations, for recording.
  • Play and record broadcast programs, using automation systems.
  • Schedule programming or read television programming logs to determine which programs are to be recorded or aired.

  • Edit audio or video recordings.
  • Maintain recording or broadcasting equipment.
  • Operate audio recording equipment.