CAPABILITY CARD · Design & Media

The Broadcast Technicians capability card.

One link that proves what you do — the work, the tools, the market, and the path to better contracts.

There are 21,110 broadcast technicians in the U.S. The ones who win the work a buyer actually budgets for don't hand over a flat PDF — they send a living capability card. Built and maintained by our New Jersey team.

21,110
working nationally
$59,570
Median / year
8
Core duties mapped
6
Expertise areas
Tools that signal you're current

The systems you actually run — on the record.

Listing the software and platforms you work with is a quiet credibility signal buyers notice. These are the hot and in-demand technologies O*NET associates with broadcast technicians (★ = flagged hot technology). Your card shows the ones that fit your shop.

Adobe After Effects ★Adobe Illustrator ★Adobe InDesign ★Adobe Photoshop ★Autodesk AutoCAD ★Linux ★Microsoft Excel ★Microsoft Office software ★Microsoft Outlook ★Microsoft PowerPoint ★Microsoft Windows ★Microsoft Word ★
What your card proves

The work a buyer needs to see at a glance.

A client or contracting officer scanning ten broadcast technicians wants fast proof you actually do the work. These are the core duties O*NET ties to your field — your capability card turns them into scannable proof points instead of a wall of text.

Duty 01
Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.
Duty 02
Monitor and log transmitter readings.
Duty 03
Maintain programming logs as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.
Duty 04
Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
Duty 05
Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.
Duty 06
Preview scheduled programs to ensure that signals are functioning and programs are ready for transmission.
Your expertise, named

The knowledge that makes the work credible.

These are the expertise areas O*NET ranks highest for broadcast technicians. On a capability card they read as depth — not buzzwords.

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Communications and Media
  • English Language
  • Design
Where you stand

A real market — compete on proof, not price.

Nationally, 21,110 broadcast technicians earn a median of $59,570 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). In a market that size, the businesses that win the better work don't lead with the lowest number — they lead with a credible, current capability card. That's exactly what we build.

$59,570
Median pay / year
$29
Median / hour
21,110
Working nationally
The government-contracting edge

Where the steady budgets actually are.

Most broadcast technicians win public work as subcontractors to construction and facilities primes, and through small-business set-aside programs. Primes vet subs fast — a living capability card with your licenses, bonding posture, and recent work is how you get the call instead of getting screened out. We build it to be that fast yes.

Make yours

One link that does the proving for you.

The P4 Procurement Card is a live capability statement for credentialed small businesses — your work, tools, certs, and offerings on one always-current URL, with a downloadable PDF. $299 setup + $39/month. Premium (NFC + Wallet) and per-prospect Pitch cards too.

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