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Resume skills guide · SOC 27-4012

Skills for Broadcast Technicians

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for broadcast technicians, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Monitoring as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list. On the tools side, O*NET flags Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software as in-demand technologies for this role.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Critical Thinking3.75
  • 2.Active Listening3.62
  • 3.Monitoring3.5
  • 4.Writing3.25
  • 5.Reading Comprehension3.12
  • 6.Speaking3.12
  • 7.Active Learning3.12
  • 8.Learning Strategies2.88
  • 9.Mathematics2.75
  • 10.Science1.88

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Knowledge areas

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Communications and Media
  • English Language
  • Design
  • Mathematics
  • Education and Training

Core work activities

  • Working with Computers
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Getting Information
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

In-demand tools & technology

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Windows
  • UNIX
  • Adobe Audition
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Apple Final Cut Pro
  • Avid Technology audio visual editing software
  • Character generator software
  • Cisco IOS