Professional knowledge and skill in audio and visual tools
Broadcasting Technicians use professional tools to program equipment and edit audio and video recordings.
Broadcasting Technicians
Descriptions & Duties
- Broadcasting Technicians set up, operate, and maintain the electrical equipment to record and edit images and sound for radio and television broadcasts.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Trade Specific Competencies
Troubleshooting knowledge and skills
Broadcasting Technicians identify audio and visual equipment problems, and propose solutions to identify and solve the problems.
Customer service skills
Broadcasting Technicians have to possess the customer service skills to ensure that the customers are satisfied with their installation and troubleshooting tasks.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
A certificate in electronic, electrical, audio engineering or equivalent
Professional qualification
Good technical background in various audio/ visual equipment
Experience
require 1 year's relevant technical experience
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $15,000-$35,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Training Pay Scale Point 4-6
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 9-22
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 23-29
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 30-37
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 38-41
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Higher Diploma
Professional Diploma/ Certificate
Work Environment
- Broadcasting Technicians typically work indoors in radio, television, movie, or recording studios. They sometimes work outdoors in all types of conditions in order to broadcast news and other programming on location. They may set up systems in offices, arenas, hotels, schools, government agencies, hospitals, and homes. They generally work regular office hours and may occasionally work overtime to meet broadcast deadlines or set up for live events.
Tools
- Audio mixing consoles - Audio mixer consoles; Sound effect generators
- Computer servers - Video servers
- Digital camcorders or video cameras - Digital video cameras
- Digital video disk players or recorders - Digital video disk DVD recorders
- Frequency analysers - Spectrum analysers
- Media control systems - Audio patch bays; Master control switchers; Video patch bays
- Microphones - Wired microphones
