Broadcast Journalism | Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningMonitoringOperations MonitoringComplex Problem SolvingWritingReading ComprehensionTime Management

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsTelecommunicationsEngineering and TechnologyCommunications and MediaEnglish Language

Abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionProblem SensitivityOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingInductive ReasoningFlexibility of Closure

Tasks

Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment whe
Monitor and log transmitter readings.
Maintain programming logs as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commissio
Develop budgets.

Technology

Video creation and editing softwareMusic or sound editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareComputer aided design CAD software

Tools

Audio mixer consolesAudio patch baysDesktop computersDigital audio recordersDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD recordersDisk storage systemsFrame synchronizersIntegrated receiver decoders IRDLaptop computersMaster control switchersModulatorsNetwork routersNon-linear editing systemsPersonal computers

Work Values

SupportAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRelationshipsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium27-4012.00	Broadcast Technicians	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Transmitter readings — monitor, log, and interpret data independently across standard broadcast shifts, flagging anomalies for review.
FCC-required programming logs — maintain accurate and complete records with minimal oversight, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Signal quality — adjust equipment settings routinely to sustain strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing broadcast signals.
Broadcast automation systems — operate and troubleshoot with confidence during scheduled and breaking programming at a mid-size station.
Equipment faults — diagnose common problems and perform emergency repairs on familiar hardware to restore service with reduced downtime.
Broadcast computers and networks — set up, configure, and maintain station systems independently in a standard production environment.
Program readiness — preview and clear multiple scheduled segments for transmission, managing time effectively across a full broadcast day.
Audio and video levels — converse with on-air and production staff to coordinate adjustments and confirm acceptable broadcast quality.
Video and sound editing software — apply editing tools to prepare or correct content for broadcast with growing proficiency.
Incident documentation — write clear, accurate equipment-problem reports that support engineering follow-up and station maintenance records.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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