Most commonly reported Work Activities

•   Interacting With Computers Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
•   Communicating with Persons Outside Organisation Communicating with people outside the organisation, representing the organisation to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
•   Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
•   Organising, Planning, and Prioritising Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and accomplish your work.
•   Thinking Creatively Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
•   Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
•   Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
•   Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorising, estimating, recognising differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
•   Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analysing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
•   Scheduling Work and Activities Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Working Life

Role and Responsibilities 

The Transmission Editor is responsible for loading, timing, and checking transmission schedules, and for ensuring that the output of all channels is of the highest broadcast standard.

The main responsibilities of the role include uploading commercial spots and other interstitial content to servers, and ensuring that the broadcast schedule complies with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) timing regulations and on-air limits.

Works with

• Head of Transmission Operations.
• Compliance Editor
• Programming

Most commonly reported Work Tasks

• Plan and schedule programming and event coverage, based on broadcast length, time availability, and other factors, such as community needs, ratings data, and viewer demographics.
• Coordinate activities between departments, such as news and programming.
• Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in broadcast news, sports, or programming.
• Monitor and review programming to ensure that schedules are met, guidelines are adhered to, and performances are of adequate quality.
• Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations and resolve program log inaccuracies.
• Establish work schedules and assign work to staff members.
• Monitor network transmissions for advisories concerning daily program schedules, program content, special feeds, or program changes.
• Prepare copy and edit tape so that material is ready for broadcasting.
• Confer with directors and production staff to discuss issues, such as production and casting problems, budgets, policies, and news coverage.
• Develop ideas for programmes and features that a station could produce.

This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

 Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

 Administrative

Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.

They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.

Education Route: A qualification in Broadcast Technology/Media Technology, TV & Film Production, or a related field may be beneficial.

Career Path to Transmission Editor:  Transmission Editors will have gained 5+ years’ experience in broadcast transmission and scheduling environments, with perhaps prior experience working in an assistant role in the gallery, or with an outside broadcast contractor.

Career Path from Transmission Editor: Senior TX/MCR Engineer, Broadcast Engineer/Technical Director.

Salary Range (thousands per year)* €35k - €68k

Salaries vary depending on employer, location, experience, and duties. This depends if independant or state broadcaster. 

Data Source(s):
Payscale/ Glassdoor/ Indeed

Last Updated: July, 2024

Note: The following information relates to occupations that include: Librarians, Archivists and curators, Journalists, newspaper and periodical editors, Public relations professionals, Advertising account managers and creative directors.

This information has been derived from the Solas National Skills Bulletin (2024).

Employment growth was above average for this occupation, and was primarily related to an increase of over 2,000 persons employed since 2022. There was a relatively high volume of online job adverts (Eurostat/CEDEFOP), mostly for advertising accounts managers.

Employment is spread across a number of roles within this occupational group with Census 2022 data indicating that journalists/editors, PR professionals and librarians accounted for the largest share; the numbers employed across these roles are too small to allow for any detailed analysis of the future outlook within this occupation but the data at present does not point to any issues in sourcing skills for these roles.

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