| Profession |
Skills Required |
Duties Performed |
| Sound Engineer |
- Programming: Writing computer programs for various purposes.
- Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- Systems Evaluation: Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
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- Report equipment problems and ensure that required repairs are made.
- Prepare for recording sessions by performing activities such as selecting and setting up microphones.
- Keep logs of recordings.
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| Radio Operator |
- Technology Design: Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
- Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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- Turn controls or throw switches in order to activate power, adjust voice volume and modulation, and set transmitters on specified frequencies.
- Set up antennas and mobile communication units during military field exercises.
- Send, receive, and interpret coded messages.
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| Audio Technician |
- Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Programming: Writing computer programs for various purposes.
- Installation: Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
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- Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds, or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
- Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
- Record and edit audio material such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
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