Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and Radio Operators

Significant Points

• Job applicants will face keen competition for jobs in major metropolitan areas, where pay generally is higher; prospects are expected to be better in small cities and towns.
• Technical school, community college, or college training in broadcast technology, electronics, or computer networking provides the best preparation.
• About 30 percent work in broadcasting, mainly for radio and television stations, and 17 percent work in the motion picture, video, and sound recording industries.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work is common.

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