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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Broadcast News Analysts. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.Communications and Media95
2.English Language94
3.Telecommunications64
Computers and Electronics64
5.Administration and Management53
6.Law and Government51
7.Psychology47
8.History and Archeology44
9.Psychology43
Sales and Marketing43
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Knowledge Area Scores

Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
95
85
Write a thank you noteBe a radio disk jockeyWrite a novel
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
94
79
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
64
54
Dial a phoneInstall a satellite TV dish"Develop a new, world-wide telecommunications network"
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
64
63
Operate a VCR to watch a pre-recorded training tapeUse a word processorCreate a program to scan computer disks for viruses
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
53
53
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
51
43
Register to vote in a national electionPrepare documents and title papers for the purchase of a new houseServe as a judge in a federal court
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
47
39
Monitor several children on a playgroundUnderstand the impact of alcohol on human responsesTreat a person with severe mental illness
History and Archeology
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
44
39
Take a class in US historyTeach local history to school childrenDetermine the age of bones for placing them in fossil history
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
43
49
Know the capital of the United StatesIdentify Turkey on a world map"Develop a map of the world showing mountains, deserts, and rivers"
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
43
34
Sell cakes at a bake saleCall a list of clients to introduce them to a new product lineDevelop a marketing plan for a nationwide telephone system