Working Conditions for Broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operatorsBroadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators generally work indoors in pleasant surroundings. However, those who broadcast news and other programs from locations outside the studio may work outdoors in all types of weather. Technicians doing maintenance may climb poles or antenna towers, while those setting up equipment do heavy lifting. Technicians at large stations and the networks usually work a 40-hour week under great pressure to meet broadcast deadlines, and may occasionally work overtime. Technicians at small stations routinely work more than 40 hours a week. Evening, weekend, and holiday work is usual, because most stations are on the air 18 to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Even though a technician may not be on duty when the station is broadcasting, some technicians may be on call during nonwork hours; that is, they must handle any problems that occur when they are on call. Those who work on motion pictures may be on a tight schedule and may work long hours to meet contractual deadlines. 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 Overview of Broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators occupation Number of Broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators Working conditions for Broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators Significant points for Broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators Training requirements for Broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |