Broadcast Technicians
The short answer
This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to shrink over the next decade, with about 136 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second most exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 70% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Monitor and log transmitter readings.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Maintain programming logs as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.
AI could do much of this on its own
Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Preview scheduled programs to ensure that signals are functioning and programs are ready for transmission.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Install broadcast equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems, and perform maintenance or minor repairs, using hand tools.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Instruct trainees in use of television production equipment, filming of events, and copying and editing graphics or sound onto videotape.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Align antennae with receiving dishes to obtain the clearest signal for transmission of broadcasts from field locations.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Organize recording sessions and prepare areas, such as radio booths and television stations, for recording.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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