Digital technology is omnipresent in our lives.
Digital technology is omnipresent in our lives. Actions that used to take a long time to complete are now done in a matter of seconds by digitizing or changing information into a series of 0s and 1s to be read by a computer. Communications, photography and medicine are all fields that now use digital technology, and you can explore careers in each of these fields.
Broadcast Technician
A broadcast technician uses equipment to send a digital signal to satellites and cable services to broadcast radio and television programs. This technician is also responsible for fixing and maintaining broadcast equipment. Broadcast technicians work in radio and television stations and movie production studios. An Associates or Bachelor's degree in sound or broadcast engineering can help you break into the field. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects growth in broadcast technician jobs to remain flat between 2008 and 2018 (Reference 2). The average salary range for a broadcast engineer as of 2010 was between $31,486 and $52,476 (Reference 2).
Digital Photographer
Many people still use film in their cameras, but digital photography has brought picture-taking to a whole new level. Digital photographers are employed in many different industries, including fashion, art, and print and web publishing. Many photographers own their own studios, contracting out their services to other businesses, while others are full-time staff members of various organizations. The work environment is practically limitless and ever-changing, and the opportunity to instantly view and manipulate images makes this an exciting career. The Bureau of Labor Statistics stays the photography field will grow as fast as the national average for jobs in general, but competition for these jobs will be great (Reference 3). Your skills and a Bachelors degree in photography, can set you apart from the competition. Photographers make an average yearly salary between $42,840 and $62,672 (Reference 4).
Radiologic Technologist
A radiologic technologist is a different kind of photographer, using digital technology to take x-rays of human or animal body parts to help diagnose internal problems. Radiologic technologists work in medical and veterinary hospitals, clinics and imaging services. A radiologic technologist explains the procedure to the patient and positions him and the equipment to take the x-rays. Most radiologic technologists hold an Associates degree in radiologic technology. The job outlook for these technicians is expected to increase 17 percent between 2008 and 2018 (Reference 5). The average annual salary for a radiologic technologist in 2010 was between $43,677 and $52,154 (Reference 6).
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