Operates consoles to control radio or television broadcast transmitters.

Operates microwave equipment to transmit video information to transmitter sites and receive video signals from remote locations; maintains and repairs radio and television transmitters and associated equipment.

• Work occurs indoors in broadcasting or television studio and employees may either operate the transmitter or the studio equipment. Employees are likely to be involved with outside broadcast events (e.g. sports or news). Usually work occurs in adequately heated and ventilated spaces when in studios.
• Employees are likely to work in all weather conditions if outdoors.

• Physical demand is light to medium.
• Standing and walking about studio or on-site areas is frequent.
• Sitting may be frequent at broadcasting desks or computers.
• Stretching and reaching across is likely to be occasional when setting up and checking transmitters or other broadcasting equipment.
• Bending is likely when setting up equipment.
• Squatting, crouching and kneeling are likely to occur occasionally when setting up equipment.
• Twisting of the body or neck is likely to be necessary on an occasional basis.
• Contact with skin irritants or water is unlikely.
• Lifting, carrying and holding are likely on a frequent basis, especially when setting up broadcasts from on-site locations.
• Repetitive movements are occasionally required of the hands for adjusting or fitting components together and repairing or maintaining equipment.
• Driving of vehicles is likely to be frequent if driving to outside broadcasting events. Outside broadcast crews may be constantly out in the field and employees may travel by helicopter.
• Use of hand-held tools and power tools will include electronic repair and maintenance tools, sound mixing equipment, computers, cameras, microphones and amplifiers as well as broadcasting units.
• Mental skills necessary include technical, decision-making, computing, problem-solving and communication skills.

A New Zealand Register Level 4 qualification or at least three years of relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient (ANZSCO Skill Level 3).

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.