Chyron operator vs operator

The differences between chyron operators and operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a chyron operator and an operator. Additionally, a chyron operator has an average salary of $58,803, which is higher than the $37,928 average annual salary of an operator.

The top three skills for a chyron operator include studio production, adobe photoshop and live shows. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Chyron operator vs operator overview

	Chyron Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$58,803	$37,928
Hourly rate	$28.27	$18.23
Growth rate	10%	7%
Number of jobs	25,910	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 74%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	42	43
Years of experience	4	4

Chyron operator vs operator salary

Chyron operators and operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Chyron Operator	Operator
Average salary	$58,803	$37,928
Salary range	Between $40,000 And $85,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Microsoft
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between chyron operator and operator education

There are a few differences between a chyron operator and an operator in terms of educational background:

	Chyron Operator	Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 74%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Communication	Business
Most common college	New York University	-

Chyron operator vs operator demographics

Here are the differences between chyron operators' and operators' demographics:

	Chyron Operator	Operator
Average age	42	43
Gender ratio	Male, 48.4% Female, 51.6%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 5.1% White, 62.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 16.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 2.5% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	8%	4%

Differences between chyron operator and operator duties and responsibilities

Chyron operator example responsibilities.

Manage and update show's Facebook page and website with strategically tailor content aim at growing audience base.
Conduct routine operating inspections of the unit, troubleshoot operational problems and respond to area emergencies or to changing operational situations.
Review completed DVD's on screens or monitors to determine if corrections are necessary.
Mail tapes, progress reports, production notes and footage to MTV's NY office.

Operator example responsibilities.

Assist in developing the company s short and long term training plans and managing yearly ammunition allocation.
Assist and manage the extrusion process of polyester raw material in pellet or chip form to produce finish rolls of plastic.
Manage day-to-day transportation and logistics services for multinational account base.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Job require basic math skills: fractions and decimals.
Ensure safety of all equipment during production in compliance with strict OSHA and safety regulations.

Chyron operator vs operator skills

Common chyron operator skills

Studio Production, 24%
Adobe Photoshop, 20%
Live Shows, 13%
Studio Cameras, 12%
Control Room, 11%
Duet, 10%

Common operator skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
CDL, 6%
Emergency Calls, 6%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%
Quality Checks, 4%
Dozer, 4%

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