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TECHNICIAN
Broadcast technicians install, maintain, test, and operate electronic equipment used to record and transmit radio and television programs. Equipment used includes television cameras, microphones, audio/video tapes, computerized editing systems, light and sound systems, and transmitters and antennas. Technicians give direction to other studio personnel and regulate the clarity, color and sound of broadcasts. STATS
Broadcast Techs Employed Nationally 31,000 National Average Starting Salary $25,000
Female Broadcast Techs Employed Nationally 4,000 New York State Average Annual Salary (2000) $22,790 - $50,990
BROADCAST LINKS

National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians

American Women in Radio and Television

National Association of Broadcasters

Federal Communications Commission

ADDITIONAL LINKS
Leigh Reinhard Radio TV Broadcasting student, seated

INTERVIEW
pie graph 12.9% of broadcast technicails are women
National Average of Women who are Broadcast Announcers is 12.9%
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