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Contact: Jason ShiffTitle: Program CoordinatorContact: jshiff@mtsac.edu
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Arts Division
Degree S0606
The Radio Broadcasting Behind-the-Scenes degree is designed for students who are interested in the non-performance side of the broadcasting industry. Instruction prepares students for entry-level jobs including production, promotion, copywriting, and management. Students also receive instruction in the business side of the industry and can further customize their program by selecting from a variety of courses. Practical hands-on experience is available at the campus radio stations.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

Required Courses

Industry StatisticsJob Titles & Salaries
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    • Broadcast Technicians

      Broadcast Technicians

      SOC Career Code: 27-4012.00

      Set 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
      $20.71

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart 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
      $54,042.80
      Annual Job Openings
      1,181

      Openings 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: 27-4031.00

      Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $19.92

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart 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
      $67,121.38
      Annual Job Openings
      692

      Openings 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: 27-4032.00

      Edit 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
      $21.19

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart 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
      $70,543.45
      Annual Job Openings
      1,388

      Openings 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

Certificate & Degree Details

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  • Radio Broadcasting: Behind the Scenes

    Arts Division
    Degree S0606
    The Radio Broadcasting Behind-the-Scenes degree is designed for students who are interested in the non-performance side of the broadcasting industry. Instruction prepares students for entry-level jobs including production, promotion, copywriting, and management. Students also receive instruction in the business side of the industry and can further customize their program by selecting from a variety of courses. Practical hands-on experience is available at the campus radio stations.

    This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    R-TV 01Introduction to Electronic Media3
    R-TV 09Broadcast Sales and Promotion3
    R-TV 10Radio Programming and Producer Techniques3
    R-TV 11ABeginning Radio Production3
    R-TV 11BAdvanced Radio Production3
    R-TV 15Broadcast Law and Business Practices3
    R-TV 38Radio Broadcasting Rules and Regulations1.5
    R-TV 96ABeginning Campus Radio Station Lab: Studio Procedures and Equipment Operations1
    R-TV 96BIntermediate Campus Radio Station Lab: On-Air and Behind-the-Scenes Skills1
    R-TV 96CAdvanced Campus Radio Station Lab: Program Hosting and Management Skills1
    R-TV 97ARadio and Entertainment Industry Seminar1
    R-TV 97BRadio/Entertainment Industry Work Experience1
    Required Electives
    Choose six units from the following:6
    R-TV 05
    Radio-TV Newswriting
    R-TV 06
    Broadcast Traffic Reporting
    R-TV 17
    Introduction to Podcasting
    R-TV 31
    History of Radio DJs
    R-TV 32
    Social Media in Broadcasting
    R-TV 35
    Pop Culture in the Media
    R-TV 39
    Social Media and Online Ethics
    R-TV 99
    Special Projects in Broadcasting and Entertainment Industry
    R-TV 101
    Work Experience in Broadcast Entertainment
    Total Units30.5

    Radio Broadcasting Website 

  • Radio Broadcasting: Behind-the-Scenes

    Arts Division
    Certificate N0636

    The Radio Broadcasting Behind-the-Scenes Certificate of Achievement provides expertise in a variety of behind-the-scenes specialties. Students gain practical hands-on-experience in the broadcasting industry through an off-campus internship at a radio station, production studio or other broadcasting facility.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Core Courses
    R-TV 01Introduction to Electronic Media3
    R-TV 10Radio Programming and Producer Techniques3
    R-TV 11ABeginning Radio Production3
    R-TV 11BAdvanced Radio Production3
    R-TV 15Broadcast Law and Business Practices3
    R-TV 38Radio Broadcasting Rules and Regulations1.5
    R-TV 96ABeginning Campus Radio Station Lab: Studio Procedures and Equipment Operations1
    R-TV 96BIntermediate Campus Radio Station Lab: On-Air and Behind-the-Scenes Skills1
    R-TV 96CAdvanced Campus Radio Station Lab: Program Hosting and Management Skills1
    R-TV 97ARadio and Entertainment Industry Seminar1
    R-TV 97BRadio/Entertainment Industry Work Experience1
    Required Electives
    Choose three units from the following:3
    R-TV 05
    Radio-TV Newswriting
    R-TV 09
    Broadcast Sales and Promotion
    R-TV 17
    Introduction to Podcasting
    R-TV 31
    History of Radio DJs
    R-TV 32
    Social Media in Broadcasting
    R-TV 35
    Pop Culture in the Media
    R-TV 39
    Social Media and Online Ethics
    R-TV 99
    Special Projects in Broadcasting and Entertainment Industry
    R-TV 101
    Work Experience in Broadcast Entertainment
    Total Units24.5

    Radio Broadcasting Website 

  • Radio Broadcasting: On-Air

    Arts Division
    Certificate N0637

    The Radio Broadcasting On-Air Certificate of Achievement prepares students for entry level positions in a variety of performance specialties including disc jockey, news anchor, sportscaster, and commercial voice-overs. Students gain practical hands-on experience at the college radio stations as well as through an off-campus internship at a station, studio, or other broadcasting facility.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    R-TV 01Introduction to Electronic Media3
    R-TV 02On-Air Personality Development3
    R-TV 05Radio-TV Newswriting3
    R-TV 11ABeginning Radio Production3
    R-TV 15Broadcast Law and Business Practices3
    R-TV 36Beginning Commercial Voice-Overs3
    R-TV 38Radio Broadcasting Rules and Regulations1.5
    R-TV 96ABeginning Campus Radio Station Lab: Studio Procedures and Equipment Operations1
    R-TV 96BIntermediate Campus Radio Station Lab: On-Air and Behind-the-Scenes Skills1
    R-TV 96CAdvanced Campus Radio Station Lab: Program Hosting and Management Skills1
    R-TV 97ARadio and Entertainment Industry Seminar1
    R-TV 97BRadio/Entertainment Industry Work Experience1
    Choose three units from the following:3
    R-TV 03
    Sportscasting and Reporting
    R-TV 04
    Broadcast News Field Reporting
    R-TV 06
    Broadcast Traffic Reporting
    R-TV 09
    Broadcast Sales and Promotion
    R-TV 10
    Radio Programming and Producer Techniques
    R-TV 11B
    Advanced Radio Production
    R-TV 13
    Interview, Talk, and Community Affairs Programming
    R-TV 17
    Introduction to Podcasting
    R-TV 31
    History of Radio DJs
    R-TV 32
    Social Media in Broadcasting
    R-TV 35
    Pop Culture in the Media
    R-TV 37
    Advanced Voice-Overs Techniques
    R-TV 39
    Social Media and Online Ethics
    R-TV 99
    Special Projects in Broadcasting and Entertainment Industry
    R-TV 101
    Work Experience in Broadcast Entertainment
    Total Units27.5

    Radio Broadcasting Website 

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Contact: Jason ShiffTitle: Program CoordinatorContact: jshiff@mtsac.edu

Office Contact

Location: Building 13Phone: (909) 274-5200