Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio and video for radio or television programs. Control and adjust incoming and outgoing broadcast signals to regulate sound volume, signal strength, and signal clarity. Operate satellite, microwave, or other transmitter equipment to broadcast radio or television programs. 

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Employment Outlook	Growth Rate -3.4% Openings Per Year 9
Wages	Median Hourly $18 per hour Average Annual $56,960 per year
Education Needed	Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Education Available in Washington	Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other Communications Technology/Technician Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
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