Broadcast technicians
National Occupation Code (NOC): 5224 ยท Browse All Occupations
Broadcast technicians install, set up, test, operate and repair electronic equipment used to record and transmit live and taped radio and television programs and to produce audio and video streaming broadcasts for the Internet. They are employed by radio and television broadcasting networks and stations, by broadcast equipment companies and by Internet-based communication providers.
Alternate Job Titles
- Broadcast Engineer
- Broadcast Field Technician
- Broadcast Maintenance Technician
- Broadcast Technician
- Broadcast Transmitter Operator
- Broadcasting Control Operator
- Broadcasting Engineer
- Broadcasting Switcher
- Broadcasting Technician
- Broadcasting Transmitter Operator
- Control Room Technician - Broadcasting
- Master Control Room (MCR) Equipment Operator - Broadcasting
- Master Control Room (MCR) Technician - Broadcasting
- MCR (master Control Room) Equipment Operator
- MCR (master Control Room) Technician - Broadcasting
- Mobile Broadcasting Equipment Installer
- Mobile Broadcasting Equipment Operator
- Mobile Radio Broadcasting Supervisor
- Operator, Transmission Control Studio
- Operator, Video Transmission Control Studio
- Production Switcher
- Radio Broadcasting Equipment Operator Supervisor
- Regional Transmitter Technician
- Short-wave Receiving Station Technician
- Television Broadcasting Equipment Operator Supervisor
- Television Switcher
- Transmission Operator
- Transmission Studio Control Operator
- Transmitter Operator
- Transmitting Operator
- Video Control Operator
- Video Transmission Operator
- Video Transmission Studio Control Operator
- Broadcast Technician
- Broadcast Transmitter Operator
- Broadcasting Switcher
- Master Control Room (MCR) Equipment Operator - Broadcasting
- Master Control Room (MCR) Technician - Broadcasting
- Mobile Broadcasting Equipment Operator
- Regional Transmitter Technician
- Short-wave Receiving Station Technician
- Video Transmission Operator
- Broadcast Engineer
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for broadcast technicians.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | N/A |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | N/A |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | N/A |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | N/A |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | N/A |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | N/A |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | N/A |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for broadcast technicians.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $0 |
| Female | $0 |
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for broadcast technicians
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 0 |
| 25 to 34 years | 15 |
| 35 to 44 years | 10 |
| 45 to 54 years | 0 |
| 55 to 64 years | 0 |
| 65 to 74 years | 0 |
| 75 years and over | 0 |
| Total | 45 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for broadcast technicians. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 20 |
| Part Time | 25 |
| Total | 45 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for broadcast technicians. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 20 |
| Female | 0 |
| Total | 50 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for broadcast technicians. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 40 |
| Self Employed | 0 |
| Total | 45 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for broadcast technicians. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 40 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Total | 45 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for broadcast technicians. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 0 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 0 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 0 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 30 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 0 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 10 |
| Total | 45 |