Broadcasting Technician

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What is Broadcasting Technician?

Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce a program. Working in television, radio, or digital media.

Minimum education level

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM2800 - RM 4500

Example of a Job Position

Broadcast Engineer

Creative Services Director

Director

Engineer

Engineering Production Operations Director

Master Control Operator (MCO)

Operations Manager

Production Director

Production Manager

Technical Director

Task

? Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and television programs ? Monitor broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station or network policies and regulations ? Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and composition ? Act as liaisons between engineering and production departments ? Test the equipment to ensure proper operation

Knowledge

Communication and Media

Knowledge of media production, communication, and techniques and methods of dissemination. Includes alternative ways to inform and entertain through writing, verbal, and visual media.

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination between people and resources.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Mechanical

Knowledge of machinery and equipment, including design, function, repair and maintenance.

Skills

Active Listening

Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time

Monitor

Monitor / assess the performance of themselves, other individuals, and organizations to develop or take corrective actions.

Talking

Talk to others to convey information effectively

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Coordination

Adjust the actions taken, with the actions of others.

Equipment Maintenance

Perform routine equipment maintenance and determine when and what kind of treatment is needed.

Capability

1
Smooth Idea - The ability to generate many ideas for one topic (total ideas are the most important, not quality, truth, or creativity).
2
Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas when speaking, so that others can understand what is being conveyed
3
Oral Understanding - The ability to listen and understand information and ideas conveyed through words and oral sentences
4
Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or maybe wrong. This does not involve solving the problem, only knowing if there is a problem.
5
Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly ensure control of the engine and vehicle for the right position.