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Occupation Atlasboom operator

ESCO · http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/4d102082-8d43-4c59-81ab-08a7509f3c40

boom operator

Boom operators set up and operate the boom microphone, either by hand, on an arm or on a moving platform. They make sure that every microphone is correctly stationed on set and in the best position to capture the dialogues. Boom operators are also responsible for the microphones on the actors clothing.

Job Zone 3 — Medium Preparation NeededHolland code RCA27 skills on file

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Job Zone

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Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed

Medium preparation. Vocational training, related on-the-job experience, or an associate degree, with one to two years of training that combines experience and informal instruction.

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Occupational interest profile

RCARealistic · Conventional · Artistic — the three strongest interests, in order

  • R Realistic5.20
  • C Conventional4.58
  • A Artistic3.24
  • I Investigative2.74
  • S Social1.97
  • E Enterprising1.87

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Job Zone and interest data are borrowed from Audio and Video Technicians (27-4011.00): in the official ESCO–O*NET crosswalk, a broader O*NET occupation that includes this one, and the best-ranked match that has them. ESCO doesn't publish them directly.

Typically associated skills

Essential (15)

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Optional (12)

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