To gain skills and experience in broadcasting, I took classes at Tri-County Technical College and earned an associate degree, majoring in Radio and Television Broadcasting. To be a Control Room Operator, good communication skills are a requirement. You also need to be comfortable around high technology and be able to perform accurate, detailed work in limited time. You need to have good communication skills, and it is preferred that you have two years or more of radio or television broadcast experience. To work as a Production Assistant, the entry-level position in the Production Department at WYFF, a high school diploma or GED is required, and some television experience is preferred.