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Will AI replace Broadcast Technicians?

AI reaches little of this job’s work.

19/100

Low exposure

More exposed to AI than 33% of US workers.

AI already used in
2% of the work
As AI tools mature: up to
31% of the work

What the job involves

Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio and video for radio or television programs. Control and adjust incoming and outgoing broadcast signals to regulate sound volume, signal strength, and signal clarity. Operate satellite, microwave, or other transmitter equipment to broadcast radio or television programs.

Where AI reaches the work

The job’s main tasks, heaviest first, by how far AI reaches them.

Already happening(1)

  • Prepare reports outlining past and future programs, including content.

Within reach(9)

  • Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.
  • Monitor and log transmitter readings.
  • Determine the number, type, and approximate location of microphones needed for best sound recording or transmission quality, and position them appropriately.
  • Edit broadcast material electronically, using computers.
  • Maintain programming logs as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.

and 4 more

Out of reach(17)

  • Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.
  • Set up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks.
  • Control audio equipment to regulate volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.
  • Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
  • Play and record broadcast programs, using automation systems.

and 12 more

Also called

Control Operator · Board Operator · Audio Engineer · Broadcast Engineer · Radio Technician (Radio Tech) · Audio Operator · Radio Engineer · Radio Tech

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What these numbers mean

The score is the share of this job’s work, weighted by how important and frequent each task is, that AI could do in half the time: tasks an AI model could do alone count in full, tasks that need software built on AI count half.

“AI already used” is the share of the work in tasks where people are recorded using AI today. “As AI tools mature” counts every task AI could halve, with or without extra software.

The percentile compares the score with every job’s, weighted by how many people in the US do each one. Exposure means AI could change how the work is done, not that the job goes away. These are estimates for the typical job, not predictions.

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