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.

The Work

The work of a Transmission Editor includes implementing transmission schedules.

This involves loading programs, commercial spots and other materials, ensuring that the timing of transitions is correct and checking that everything is running smoothly.

They are responsible for having all the necessary broadcast materials available and that the broadcast meets the standards required by regulators and other departments within the broadcaster.

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 programs 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.

The usual route to becoming a Transmission Editor is to start as a Production Trainee and upgrade to Production Secretary, and then to Production Co-ordinator/Transmission Editor. 

There are a number of courses available countrywide in the field of television and film production that will give the student a broad knowledge of the process of Production.  

Training & Development 

FET Centre Traineeship: Media & Broadcast production in centres around Ireland at NFQ Levels 5-6 Search FET Courses

FET PLC Courses: Creative digital media, TV & Film studies, Film production, Media studies around Ireland at NFQ Levels 5-6 Search FET PLC Courses

Apprenticeship: Animator Apprenticeship NFQ level 9, there are currently no specific Broadcast apprenticeships in Ireland, but they are updating all the time Search Apprenticeships

Higher Education CAO Entry: Digital media, TV & Film production, Media & Communication, Arts & media studies NFQ Levels 7-8 Search CAO courses

Professional Development 

Postgraduate Study Options Arts & Media, Creative digital media NFQ level 9

Screen skills Work based learning programs Training for production staff may be on-the-job. The company may organise short off-the-job courses for trainees.

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Last Updated: April, 2023

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

* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

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This information has been derived from the Solas National Skills Bulletin (2023).

Employment levels in this occupation has seen little change in recent years, with numbers employed in 2022 slightly lower than five years ago, resulting in a negative employment growth rate. The CSO Census data indicates that increases in employment related to public relations professionals and librarians. 

The numbers employed in the individual occupations are too small for any further analysis.

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