Somewhat Resilient
Last Update: 11/4/2026
AI Resilience Score for Broadcast Technicians:
46.3%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Med
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Low
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Med
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
There are a reasonable number of sources for this result, but there is some disagreement between them.
AI Resilience Report forBroadcast Technicians
$59,570 median salary•1,600 annual openings•SOC Code: 27-4012.00
Broadcast Technicians are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 8 sources.
Broadcast technician work is labeled "Somewhat Resilient" because AI is genuinely changing a meaningful chunk of the job, even if it is not replacing technicians entirely. Tasks like schedule filling, captioning, signal monitoring, and file editing are increasingly handled by AI tools, which means the repetitive parts of the role are shrinking fast.
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This role is somewhat resilient
Broadcast technician work is labeled "Somewhat Resilient" because AI is genuinely changing a meaningful chunk of the job, even if it is not replacing technicians entirely. Tasks like schedule filling, captioning, signal monitoring, and file editing are increasingly handled by AI tools, which means the repetitive parts of the role are shrinking fast.
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Broadcast Technicians
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Latest AI news for Broadcast Technicians
These articles highlight the crucial role of AI in shaping the future of broadcast technicians. For instance, the piece on adopting a "software mindset" emphasizes that embracing digital tools can enhance efficiency and creativity in production. Additionally, the insights on AI's operational benefits suggest that technicians can leverage AI to streamline workflows and improve content delivery. Understanding these advancements will empower students to adapt and thrive in an evolving industry, ensuring they remain resilient in their careers despite potential disruptions.
Adopt ‘software mindset’ for the AI era, Bionics CEO Dan McQuillan tells WABE
broadcastdialogue.com • 10/6/2026
Broadcasters struggling under tight budgets and rapid audience shifts must move beyond traditional hardware setups and adopt a dynamic...
Suess on the Myriad Uses of AI in Media
www.radioworld.com • 4/6/2026
Kyle Suess is co-founder of Amira Labs. During the NAB Show he will give a talk about “Myriad Uses of AI in Media,” including for radio.
True AI benefit for broadcasters lies in operational efficiency, WABE hears
broadcastdialogue.com • 10/13/2025
The transition to a "strategy-first" approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in broadcasting hinges on understanding cloud economics and...
Industry Insights: The state of AI in broadcasting and production
www.newscaststudio.com • 2/6/2025
Artificial intelligence continues to reshape broadcast technology, moving beyond theoretical applications to practical implementations...
Which entertainment jobs are most likely to be disrupted by AI? New study has answers
www.latimes.com • 1/30/2024
A new study estimates that 62000 entertainment jobs in California will be disrupted by artificial intelligence in the next three years.
More Career Info
Career: Broadcast Technicians
They ensure TV and radio shows air smoothly by setting up and operating the equipment that controls sound and video quality.
Parent Careers
Alternate Titles
Board Operator · Broadcast Engineer · Broadcast Maintenance Engineer · Control Operator · Audio Engineer · Broadcast Operations Engineer · Broadcast Operations Technician (Broadcast Ops Tech) · Broadcast Systems Support Engineer · Production Engineer · Radio Technician (Radio Tech)
Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$59,570
Jobs (2025)
24,100
Growth (2025-35)
-3.1%
Annual Openings
1,600
Education
Associate's degree
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
1
Install broadcast equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems, and perform maintenance or minor repairs, using hand tools.
2
Design and modify equipment to employer specifications.
3
Set up and operate portable field transmission equipment outside the studio.
4
Give technical directions to other personnel during filming.
5
Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.
6
Instruct trainees in use of television production equipment, filming of events, and copying and editing graphics or sound onto videotape.
7
Align antennae with receiving dishes to obtain the clearest signal for transmission of broadcasts from field locations.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
