SOC 27-4012
Broadcast Technicians
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ60/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ21,080
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$54K
$29K โ $115K
Projected Growth
๐-2.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค67/100
High exposure
๐ก Broadcast Technicians face a risk score of 60/100 โ 16 points above the national average of 44. With 67/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $54K ($8K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 60/100, Broadcast Technicians faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like generative ai creating visual art and design assets are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 21,080 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in original creative vision and artistic direction and live performance and audience engagement to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Broadcast Technicians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Generative AI creating visual art and design assets
Automated content curation and social media management
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Original creative vision and artistic direction
Live performance and audience engagement
Collaborative creative ideation and brainstorming
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.
Monitor and log transmitter readings.
Maintain programming logs as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.
Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.
๐ป Technology Skills
Video creation and editing software
Music or sound editing software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Desktop publishing software
Computer aided design CAD software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Computers and Electronics
Telecommunications
Engineering and Technology
Communications and Media
English Language
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 23 | $73K | 74% |
| Fashion Designers | 23 | $81K | 74% |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 25 | $100K | 70% |