Education · 1 of 4

The path

A college program plus a placement, then you learn the rest on air.

1. 1

   High school diploma

   Grade 12

   Grade 12 English and as much physics, math and electronics as you can take.

2. 2

   Broadcast or electronics program

   2 to 3 years

   A two-year Ontario college diploma such as Seneca Polytechnic's broadcasting television program, four semesters with a mandatory 100-hour field placement. Some colleges run a three-year advanced diploma instead.

3. 3

   Placement and campus station

   During school

   Work the college radio or television station from your first semester. Crew calls come from people who saw you work.

4. 4

   First job or freelance crew list

   After graduation

   Master control, audio assist, camera, or utility on a sports truck. Getting onto a crewing list matters more than a resume.

5. 5

   Specialize

   3 to 8 years in

   Audio, video engineering, transmitters, streaming and networks. Specialists get the senior money.