Navy
COMMUNICATIONS
NEC
NEC
V78B
Broadcast Engineering Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs organizational, intermediate and depot level maintenance on shipboard SITE systems and commercial broadcast standard radio, television, satellite, and transmissions equipment. Designs integration of and installs broadcast components for full system operations. Maintains and operates broadcast control, distribution, redistribution, and production subsystems.
Core Skills
- broadcast systems operations
- radio and television transmission
- satellite broadcast support
- video production systems
- broadcast control room operations
- signal distribution design
- equipment integration
- electronic test and repair
- preventive maintenance
- depot level technical support
Common Certifications
- Society of Broadcast Engineers Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT)
- Society of Broadcast Engineers Certified Broadcast Networking Technologist (CBNT)
- Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)
- Certified Technology Specialist - Installation (CTS-I)
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Electronics Technician
Civilian Career Paths
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Electronics Technician
- Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video
Career Growth
- Society of Broadcast Engineers Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT)
- Society of Broadcast Engineers Certified Broadcast Networking Technologist (CBNT)
- Certified Technology Specialist - Installation (CTS-I)
- Society of Broadcast Engineers Certified Senior Broadcast Engineer (CSBE)
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.