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Certificate N0650
This technical training program prepares students for an entry-level job for one of the following positions within this emphasis: video systems engineer, technical manager for both remote outside broadcast (OB) and in-studio production, technical operations supervisor or technician, video assist operator, digital cinema camera technician and assistant editor. The scope of instruction covers broadcast and digital cinema camera systems, system design and integration for single and/or multi-camera production, appliance trouble-shooting and signal quality assurance and video standards.
Required Courses
- Producers and Directors
Producers and Directors
SOC Career Code: 27-2012.00Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.
Typical Hourly Salary$34.22The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$97,246.54Annual Job Openings4,525Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Media Programming Directors
Media Programming Directors
SOC Career Code: 27-2012.03Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.
Typical Hourly Salary$34.22The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$97,246.54Annual Job Openings4,525Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Technical Directors and Managers
Technical Directors and Managers
SOC Career Code: 27-2012.05Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.
Typical Hourly Salary$34.22The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$97,246.54Annual Job Openings4,525Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Broadcast Technicians
Broadcast Technicians
SOC Career Code: 27-4012.00Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio and video for radio or television programs. Control and adjust incoming and outgoing broadcast signals to regulate sound volume, signal strength, and signal clarity. Operate satellite, microwave, or other transmitter equipment to broadcast radio or television programs.
Typical Hourly Salary$28.78The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$98,115.52Annual Job Openings799Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Sound Engineering Technicians
Sound Engineering Technicians
SOC Career Code: 27-4014.00Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video, film, television, podcasts, sporting events, and other productions.
Typical Hourly Salary$20.91The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$62,085.37Annual Job Openings811Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators
SOC Career Code: 27-4031.00Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.
Typical Hourly Salary$20.62The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$62,940.70Annual Job Openings749Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Film and Video Editors
Film and Video Editors
SOC Career Code: 27-4032.00Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.
Typical Hourly Salary$25.34The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$75,250.74Annual Job Openings1,339Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages
- Producers and Directors
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