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BroadcastingGrant Long

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What they do Regulate and adjust sound and video equipment during concerts, radio/ TVbroadcasts and other performances. Record speech, music and other sounds on recording equipment. Install audio, video andlighting equipment in new buildings. Edit video and sound. Repair equipment.

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Education and Training High School Diploma and/or a GEDfor application to entry level jobs. Equipment Technicians’ technical training lasts from a few

months to a year. Hands on experience in an AV club in

high school or college can help. Broadcasting Technicians’ training

at a college or vocation al school. Sound Engineering Technicians’

training comes from avocational program. Most Technicians

have an associatesdegree. Persons interested in this field

should complete high school math and physics. They should also have excellent computer skills.

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Other Qualifications Necessary Communication- Be able to talk with

bosses,coworkers, clients, and “higher-ups”. Computer Skills- Be able to edit

audio and video. Manual Dexterity(Motor skills)- Have

a steadhand and good hand-eye coordination. Problem Solving- Be able to find andunderstand problems and come up

with possible solutions. Technical Skills- Be able to repair

electrical, electronic, and some mechanical systems

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Job Outlook and future ProspectsFrom 2010 to 2020 the job market in

this field isprojected to raise 14%. The more

specific the jobtitle gets the percentage lessensAudio and Video Technician positions

are to raiseby 13% Broadcast and Sound Engineering

Technicianpositions are to raise by 10%Positions for Broadcast Technicians are to raise by 9%There is only to be a 1% percent

raise in Sound Engineering Technicianpositions

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Potential Earnings Now and Future Median wages for engineers

(broadcast and sound) is around $39,870 year.

Sound Engineering Technicians can make up to $47,080 a year.

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Related Occupations Film and Video Editors and Camera

Operators. Computer Support Specialists Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Technicians

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Father’s Occupation Jim Long

General Manager at the Hampton Inn in DuBois

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Nature of Work

Guest Relations- check in/check out Hiring employeesPayroll/accountingCommunity involvement- Chamber of Commercemeeting, business after hours “parties”Employee training

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Education and Training-Associates Degree in Hotel Administration-Better education= higher starting salary-On the job training-On-going educational seminars. How to make the hotel run more efficiently -Accounting Degree

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Other Qualifications and Training

People SkillsCommunication with guests and coworkersProblem-solving skillsMultitaskingComputer Skills

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Job Out Look and Future Prospects

Hotel industry is growing, it will continue to grow in the future. Hotel chains and franchises are growing. Recession hurt the industry a couple of years ago. Less business

trips and vactions were planed When the economy is good, the hotel indusrty is good. Always room for advancement. If you are willing to relocate you

can get involved with bigger management companies.

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Potential Earnings now and future $62,000 a year $35,000 starting salary More education= Higher starting

salary

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Related Occupations Travel AgentCruise Line Employee/Managment Resort Employee/Managment

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CITATIONS for pictures and information Clip-Art "Summary of Lodging Manager." U.S. Bureau of Labor

Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 11 July 2012. Web. 27 Mar. 2013.

"Summary of Broadcasting and Sound Engineering Technicians." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 29 Mar. 2012. Web. 27 Mar. 2013.