1. Click to edit Master subtitle style 3/27/13 Broadcasting Grant Long

2. 3/27/13 What they do  Regulate and adjust sound and video equipment during concerts, radio/ TV broadcasts and other performances.  Record speech, music and other sounds on recording equipment.  Install audio, video and lighting equipment in new buildings.  Edit video and sound.  Repair equipment.

3. 3/27/13 Education and Training  High School Diploma and/or a GED for application to entry level jobs.  Equipment Technicians’ technical training lasts from a few months to a year. Hands on experience in an AV club in high school or college can help.  Broadcasting Technicians’ training at a college or vocation al school.  Sound Engineering Technicians’ training comes from a vocational program. Most Technicians have an associates degree.  Persons interested in this field should complete high school math and physics. They should also have excellent computer skills.

4. 3/27/13 Other Qualifications Necessary  Communication- Be able to talk with bosses, coworkers, clients, and “higher-ups”.  Computer Skills- Be able to edit audio and video.  Manual Dexterity(Motor skills)- Have a stead hand and good hand-eye coordination.  Problem Solving- Be able to find and understand problems and come up with possible solutions.  Technical Skills- Be able to repair electrical, electronic, and some mechanical systems

5. 3/27/13 Job Outlook and future Prospects  From 2010 to 2020 the job market in this field is projected to raise 14%. The more specific the job title gets the percentage lessens  Audio and Video Technician positions are to raise by 13%  Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technician positions are to raise by 10%  Positions for Broadcast Technicians are to raise by 9%  There is only to be a 1% percent raise in Sound Engineering Technician positions

6. 3/27/13 Potential Earnings Now and Future  Median wages for engineers (broadcast and sound) is around $39,870 year.  Sound Engineering Technicians can make up to $47,080 a year.

7. 3/27/13 Related Occupations  Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators.  Computer Support Specialists  Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

8. 3/27/13 Father’s Occupation  Jim Long  General Manager at the Hampton Inn in DuBois

9. 3/27/13 Nature of Work Guest Relations- check in/check out Hiring employees Payroll/accounting Community involvement- Chamber of Commerce meeting, business after hours “parties” Employee training

10. 3/27/13 Education and Training -Associates Degree in Hotel Administration -Better education= higher starting salary -On the job training -On-going educational seminars. How to make the hotel run more efficiently -Accounting Degree

11. 3/27/13 Other Qualifications and Training People Skills Communication with guests and coworkers Problem-solving skills Multitasking Computer Skills

12. 3/27/13 Job Out Look and Future Prospects Hotel industry is growing, it will continue to grow in the future. Hotel chains and franchises are growing. Recession hurt the industry a couple of years ago. Less business trips and vactions were planed When the economy is good, the hotel indusrty is good. Always room for advancement. If you are willing to relocate you can get involved with bigger management companies.

13. 3/27/13 Potential Earnings now and future $62,000 a year $35,000 starting salary More education= Higher starting salary

14. 3/27/13 Related Occupations Travel Agent Cruise Line Employee/Managment Resort Employee/Managment

15. 3/27/13 CITATIONS for pictures and information  Clip-Art  "Summary of Lodging Manager." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 11 July 2012. Web. 27 Mar. 2013. "Summary of Broadcasting and Sound Engineering Technicians." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 29 Mar. 2012. Web. 27 Mar. 2013.