Notes on employment for Broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators
- Job applicants face strong competition for jobs in major metropolitan areas, where pay generally is higher; prospects are better in small cities and towns.
- Technical school, community college, or college training in electronics, computer networking, or broadcast technology provides the best preparation.
- About 32 percent work in broadcasting, mainly for radio and television stations, and 16 percent work in the motion picture and sound recording industries.
- Evening, weekend, and holiday work is common.
More information on Broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
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