Are you someone who loves to work with computers, networks, and electrical and mechanical equipment? Do you have a knack for precise and coordinated work? If so, a career as a broadcast maintenance technologist may be right for you! In this profession, you will install, test, inspect, modify, repair, and maintain radio and television broadcasting systems.

Responsibilities of a Broadcast Maintenance Technologist

As a broadcast maintenance technologist, you will be responsible for maintaining a wide variety of equipment, including television cameras, audio mixers, video and audio recorders, editing equipment, microphones, and more. Your duties will involve testing, adjusting, cleaning, and inspecting technical equipment in studios and remote locations.

Tasks and Skills Required

In addition to equipment maintenance, broadcast maintenance technologists design, assemble, maintain, and wire various systems. They also play a role in building or modifying specialized broadcast equipment and ensuring broadcast signal compliance with government regulations.

Key Tasks:
  • Testing and adjusting equipment
  • Repairing technical issues
  • Documenting broadcast systems
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance
Required Skills:
  • Patience and persistence
  • Good hearing
  • Electrical and mechanical aptitude
  • Problem-solving skills

With a 2-year post-secondary education generally required, broadcast maintenance technologists earn an average salary of $28.28. While demand is limited, this profession offers a unique blend of technical challenges and rewards.

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