27-4012.00

Broadcast Technicians

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.

7.8OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

This role faces substantial AI disruption

More at risk than 73% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 74% probability of automation for this role
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73%
of jobs safer
277
jobs riskier than this
-2.8%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Broadcast Technicians face two converging AI pressures: AI-powered automated production tools (Ross Video Ultrix AI, Vizrt's AI graphics) are reducing the crew sizes needed for live broadcasts, and AI dubbing/voice tools are automating some post-production workflows. Remote production and IP-based broadcast infrastructure further reduce on-site crew requirements. The resilient work is live event technical problem-solving, complex studio configuration, and the real-time troubleshooting that automation platforms cannot perform autonomously through 2027.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$53,920
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-2.8%
Little or no change
Education Required
Associate's degree
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

Career Pivot Paths

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78% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →