General:

Operates consoles to control radio or television broadcast transmitters.

Tasks Include:

• observes meters and indicators to monitor broadcast transmitters
• ensures that equipment operating levels such as power output, frequency and modulation meet standards
• adjusts console controls to correct discrepancies in transmission
• operates controls to switch program origination from one studio or location to another
• responds to changes to program schedule on signal from studio manager
• operates microwave equipment to transmit video information to transmitter site or receives video signal from remote location
• maintains and repairs radio transmitters and associated equipment