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A Broadcast Technician performs a range of duties during media broadcasts. You might work in television, radio, podcasts or other types of media. Broadcast Technicians operate equipment and ensure broadcasts are being transmitted without any issues. You might specialise in sound quality, vision or other aspects of media production.
Broadcast Technicians must be flexible and able to deal with issues as they arise. You’ll need to be able to solve problems quickly and come up with solutions to a range of technical glitches. Broadcast Technicians should be able to follow instructions and work with a production brief.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Broadcast Technician.
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Average duration: 24 months.
In Australia, a full time Broadcast Technician generally earns $1,150 per week ($59,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
There has been strong growth in employment numbers in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 16,800 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Broadcast Technician. Broadcast Technicians may find work in all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Broadcasting) is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Broadcast Technician. This course will prepare you to work in a range of roles in television, radio and other media industries. You’ll develop your technical skills and improve your knowledge of current industry practices.
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Here are some potential career pathways within film, tv and production. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Film, TV and Production
Props Assistant
$960 weekly pay
Wardrobe Assistant
Assistant Editor
$1,150 weekly pay
Audio Visual Technician
Broadcast Technician
Camera Assistant
Cinematographer
$1,250 weekly pay
Digital Content Creator
Digital Producer
Foreign Correspondent
Gaffer
Grip
Lighting Designer
Lighting Technician
Production Assistant
Stage Manager
Stage Technician
$1,050 weekly pay
Studio Executive
Television Producer
Theatre Technician
Videographer
Visual Technician
Broadcast Production Manager
$1,350 weekly pay
Broadcaster
$1,500 weekly pay
Casting Agent
$1,888 weekly pay
Content Creator
$1,400 weekly pay
Director of Photography
Film and TV Production Manager
Film Director
Film Editor
Film Producer
Podcaster
$1,340 weekly pay
Radio Broadcaster
Radio Producer
Screenplay Writer
$1,300 weekly pay
Sound Engineer
Theatre Director
Video Producer
$2,212 weekly pay
Video Production Manager
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