What is Radio and TV Broadcast Programming? About the Major. The job market in South Florida is exploding for experts in the television and video production industry. Students learn what it takes to be a camera operator, floor manager, production assistant, director, technical director, graphics operator, videotape operator and audio engineer in a fully-functional, state-of-the-art television studio (complete with a digital Grass Valley switcher). On field shoots, students use cameras equipped with DVC Pro, BetaCam SP and other broadcast quality tape formats. Students can edit their videos at one of the 5-plus stations that feature the Avid Media Composer, Avid Xpress DV, Final Cut Pro and Media 100 non-linear editing systems. Through the dedicated instruction of highly-trained broadcast professionals, students exchange their spectator status for integral roles in television and video production. What Skills Will I Learn? Digital Non-Linear Editing with Avid. Production of Studio Projects Featuring the Grass Valley Zodiak Digital Switcher. Graphics and Photo Editing Software (Adobe Photoshop). Lighting Design. Writing for Creative Programming and News. Field Production of News Packages, Promos, and Documentaries. Broadcast Business Practices. Portfolio Preparation. Where Can I Work? How Much Can I Earn? Camera operators, broadcast technicians, video editors, sound engineers, writers, and directors work in radio or television studios, cable TV facilities, and recording studios. Wage and Salary Estimates from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics: Broadcast Technicians Camera Operators, TV, Video and Motion Picture Film and Video Editors Producers and Directors Radio Operators Sound Engineering Technicians Writers and Authors Career Videos from America's Career InfoNet (RealPlayer required): Broadcast Technicians Camera Operators, TV, Video and Motion Picture Film and Video Editors Grips and Set-up Workers, Motion Picture Sets, Studios and Stages Producers and Directors Sound Engineering Technicians Writers and Authors © 2007 ela/Miami Dade College School of Entertainment and Design Technology