We surveyed 262 broadcast and sound engineering technicians to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical broadcast and sound engineering technician. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a broadcast and sound engineering technician?
Low
High
Working as a broadcast and sound engineering technician typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a broadcast and sound engineering technician?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a broadcast and sound engineering technician typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a broadcast and sound engineering technician?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a broadcast and sound engineering technician. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for broadcast and sound engineering technicians.
Do broadcast and sound engineering technicians work full-time or part-time?
62% of broadcast and sound engineering technicians work in full-time roles while 38% work part-time.
Is being a broadcast and sound engineering technician stressful?
Low
High
Broadcast and sound engineering technicians tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a broadcast and sound engineering technician?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a broadcast and sound engineering technician.
How competitive is the workplace for broadcast and sound engineering technicians?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for broadcast and sound engineering technicians.
Does being a broadcast and sound engineering technician require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for broadcast and sound engineering technicians.
Are broadcast and sound engineering technicians allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Broadcast and sound engineering technicians are afforded a certain level of ability to express themselves creatively, compared to other careers.
Do broadcast and sound engineering technicians have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Broadcast and sound engineering technicians tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a broadcast and sound engineering technician physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a broadcast and sound engineering technician may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are broadcast and sound engineering technicians exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Broadcast and sound engineering technicians tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a broadcast and sound engineering technician require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a broadcast and sound engineering technician.
Does being a good broadcast and sound engineering technician require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a broadcast and sound engineering technician.