Is being a broadcast technical director a good fit for you?
Leads the technical teams that make a TV or radio programme, such as filming, editing and equipment. Keeps the broadcast running smoothly.
What the work involves
- Switches between video sources in a studio or on location using equipment like switchers and effects generators.
- Watches pictures on monitors and tells camera and video staff how to adjust brightness and framing.
- Supervises and assigns tasks to workers handling technical control and production of radio and television programmes.
- Monitors broadcasts to make sure programmes follow station or network policies and rules.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be persuading and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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