Broadcast Technicians

Does not pass

• Play and record broadcast programs, using automation systems.

  physical work, outside the screen · 8.6% of the role's time · $111M

• Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.

  physical work, outside the screen · 7.0% of the role's time · $91.1M

• Maintain programming logs as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 6.5% of the role's time · $84.6M

• Set up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.7% of the role's time · $73.2M

• Preview scheduled programs to ensure that signals are functioning and programs are ready for transmission.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.2% of the role's time · $66.7M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

• Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.0% of the role's time · $64.2M

• Edit broadcast material electronically, using computers.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.7% of the role's time · $60.7M · waiting on a check

• Record sound onto tape or film for radio or television, checking its quality and making adjustments where necessary.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.7% of the role's time · $60.5M

• Select sources from which programming will be received or through which programming will be transmitted.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.3% of the role's time · $55.6M

• Control audio equipment to regulate volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.3% of the role's time · $55.4M

• Schedule programming or read television programming logs to determine which programs are to be recorded or aired.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.1% of the role's time · $39.9M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

• Regulate the fidelity, brightness, and contrast of video transmissions, using video console control panels.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.8% of the role's time · $36.7M

• Install broadcast equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems, and perform maintenance or minor repairs, using hand tools.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.8% of the role's time · $35.6M

• Make commercial dubs.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.5% of the role's time · $32.2M

• Design and modify equipment to employer specifications.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.0% of the role's time · $26.1M

• Give technical directions to other personnel during filming.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $25.9M · waiting on a check

• Develop employee work schedules.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $25.2M

• Align antennae with receiving dishes to obtain the clearest signal for transmission of broadcasts from field locations.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.7% of the role's time · $22.3M

• Organize recording sessions and prepare areas, such as radio booths and television stations, for recording.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.7% of the role's time · $22.0M

• Prepare reports outlining past and future programs, including content.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $21.0M · waiting on a check

• Instruct trainees in use of television production equipment, filming of events, and copying and editing graphics or sound onto videotape.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $18.7M

• Determine the number, type, and approximate location of microphones needed for best sound recording or transmission quality, and position them appropriately.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.4% of the role's time · $18.7M

• Substitute programs in cases where signals fail.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.4% of the role's time · $18.6M

• Set up and operate portable field transmission equipment outside the studio.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $9.9M

• Discuss production requirements with clients.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $7.7M