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Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.
Advertising/Public Relations
AA Degree
Applied Communication Skills
Certificate of Achievement
Applied Communications
AA Degree
Auto And Related Technology: Transmission Repair25
Certificate of Achievement
Auto And Related Technology: Tune-Up
Certificate of Achievement

Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to transmit radio and television programs. Control audio equipment to regulate volume level and quality of sound during radio and television broadcasts. Operate transmitter to broadcast radio or television programs.
Advanced Audio Technology
Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Audio Technology
AA Degree
Audio Production
AS Degree
Audio Production
Certificate of Achievement
Audio Recording Technology
Certificate of Achievement

Write advertising copy for use by publication or broadcast media to promote sale of goods and services.
Academic English Certificate
Certificate
Adult English As A Special Language - Advanced
Certificate or Training
Advertising
Certificate of Achievement
Advertising And Sales Promotion
AA Degree
Advertising, Marketing, And Merchandising
AS Degree

Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.
Academic English Certificate
Certificate
Adult English As A Special Language - Advanced
Certificate or Training
Advertising/Public Relations
AA Degree
Applied Communication Skills
Certificate of Achievement
Applied Communications
AA Degree

Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.
Academic English Certificate
Certificate
Adult English As A Special Language - Advanced
Certificate or Training
Basic Writing Success
Certificate or Training
Children's Theatre
Certificate of Achievement
Communication
AA Degree

Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.
Acting And Film Video Production
Certificate of Achievement
Art - Studio: Film/Video
AA Degree
Art - Studio: Film/Video
Certificate of Achievement
Art New Media-Video
AA Degree
Broadcast Journalism
AS Degree

Make announcements over public address system at sporting or other public events. May act as master of ceremonies or disc jockey at weddings, parties, clubs, or other gathering places.
Communication
AA Degree
Communication
Certificate of Achievement
Communication
AS Degree
Communication - Filmmaking
AA Degree
Communication Arts
AA Degree

Receive and transmit communications using radiotelephone equipment in accordance with government regulations. May repair equipment.
Communication Studies
Certificate of Proficiency
Communications: Technician Apprenticeship
AS Degree
Communications: Technician Apprenticeship
Certificate of Achievement
ESL: Basic Interpersonal Communications
Certificate of Skills
Information Processing Technician
Certificate of Achievement

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio or television. May announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.
Advertising/Public Relations
AA Degree
Applied Communication Skills
Certificate of Achievement
Applied Communications
AA Degree
Auto And Related Technology: Transmission Repair25
Certificate of Achievement
Auto And Related Technology: Tune-Up
Certificate of Achievement

Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.
Academic English Certificate
Certificate
Adult English As A Special Language - Advanced
Certificate or Training
Advertising/Public Relations
AA Degree
Applied Communication Skills
Certificate of Achievement
Applied Communications
AA Degree