Broadcast Technician
A Broadcast Technician sets up, operates, and maintains the electronic equipment used to transmit radio and television programs. They work in studios and on location, ensuring audio and video signals are captured and broadcast at the highest quality. Responsibilities include managing transmission equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, and coordinating with producers and directors to deliver seamless on-air content. This role is essential in live broadcasts, news productions, and entertainment programming.
- broadcast technician
- audio engineer
- video engineer
- transmission equipment
- television production
- radio broadcasting
- AV technician
- studio technician
- live broadcast
- signal transmission
- media technology
- production equipment
- broadcasting
Available courses
10
Students
0
Average monthly income
KES 250K - KES 600K
Audiovisual Technician Course
You will gain a thorough understanding of audio and video systems, covering equipment setup, signal distribution, wireless RF management, and AV control automation. The course walks you through mixing console operation, display calibration, projector setup, and network-based AV routing using protocols like Dante and NDI. You will also develop live event production skills, including load-in planning, soundcheck procedures, and real-time troubleshooting. Professional topics such as client communication, project documentation, and industry certification pathways round out your training. By the end, you will be ready to work confidently as an AV technician in corporate, rental, or installed AV environments.
Students
17
Workload
4h - 360h
Rating
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What does a Broadcast Technician do
Set up, operate, and maintain audio and video equipment used in radio and television broadcasts, ensuring all systems function correctly before and during live or recorded productions.
Monitor transmission signals and equipment performance during broadcasts, quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues to prevent interruptions or quality degradation.
Coordinate with producers, directors, and on-air talent to configure equipment settings and ensure technical requirements are met for each broadcast segment.
Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and upgrades on broadcast equipment, keeping detailed logs of equipment status and reporting any malfunctions to engineering staff.
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