Also called: Wireless Coordinator, Frequency Coordinator
Manages wireless microphones and in-ear monitors so signals do not interfere.
An RF coordinator scans the airwaves before a big show and assigns frequencies to dozens of wireless microphones and in-ear monitors so none of them crackle or drop out.
Approximate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Audio or electronics training, then a couple of years on audio crews learning wireless systems and frequency planning on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Audio Engineering.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Spectrum software and AI help plan frequencies; managing live wireless problems at shows stays human.
Classes: Physics, Electronics, Computer science, Audio or music technology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4014.
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