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Military Audiovisual and Broadcast Technicians
Median Salary
42,722
Workforce Count
147
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Audiovisual and broadcast technicians plan, supervise, and coordinate the operation, maintenance, deployment, and management of systems, facilities, and personnel engaged in visual information operations. They play a high-level, but hands on, role in the production process.
What is the work environment like?
Audiovisual and broadcast technicians work in studios or outdoors on location. They sometimes work from aircraft or ships. They travel and work in all climates.
How many people have this role in the Military?
147
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$94,498
2 Years
$61,074
6 Years
$94,498
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Job training for audiovisual and broadcast technicians consists of classroom and on-the-job training in various settings. Training content relates to the production environment, and may include:
- Motion picture and still photography equipment operation
- Audio recording and the use of sound equipment
- Scripting and special effects techniques
- Graphics layout and design
- Photojournalism and newswriting
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Agricultural Communication/Journalism
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
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Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interest
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Computers and Electronics
- Communications and Media
- Fine Arts
- Engineering and Technology
- Administration and Management
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Realistic
You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
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