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Technical Directors/Managers

SOC 27-2012.05

Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.

8
Skills
8
Knowledge
4
Job Zone
No
Green

Top Skills 8

Speaking
4.0
Monitoring
4.0
Coordination
4.0
Reading Comprehension
3.9
Active Listening
3.9
Critical Thinking
3.8
Time Management
3.6
Writing
3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

Communications and Media
4.8
Telecommunications
3.9
English Language
3.9
Computers and Electronics
3.8
Administration and Management
3.8
Customer and Personal Service
3.5
Production and Processing
3.4
Engineering and Technology
3.4

Key Tasks

1Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and television programs.
2Monitor broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station or network policies and regulations.
3Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and composition.
4Act as liaisons between engineering and production departments.
5Test equipment to ensure proper operation.

Also Known As

Audio Operator Audio Technician Broadcast Engineer Creative Services Director Director Engineer Engineering Production Liaison Engineering Production Operations Director Master Control Operator (MCO) Master Control Supervisor

Tools & Equipment

Analog editing systems Audio boards Camera control units Desktop computers Digital editing systems

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