Broadcast engineers work in television, radio and podcasts to make sure that programmes are broadcast at the right times. They also make sure that programmes are of the highest quality. To do this job, youll need to be creative and have good practical and technical skills. Youll also need to be comfortable working with electrical and electronic equipment. If youre passionate about broadcasting then this job could be just what youre looking for.
Work activities
As a broadcast engineer, you might work on studio and outside broadcasts (OBs), postproduction operations, and new media such as interactive TV and webcasts. You might be directly involved in broadcasting programmes, or you might focus on servicing the equipment.
In this role you might:
set up studio equipment for transmission and editing
design and set up audio and video circuits
install multimedia hardware, software and other digital broadcast technology systems
set up and operate links between studios and OB units
edit programmed live as they are being transmitted or recorded test and service equipment
find and repair technical faults as quickly as possible, with minimum loss of service
You'll work as part of a team that can also include producers, studio managers and presenters.
Entry requirements
You'll usually start in broadcast engineering through the new entrant training schemes that some broadcasting companies run. You'll usually need A levels in science, math and engineering. You'll work toward a B-Eng in Engineering and you'll also get lots of work experience. You'll need a degree in: broadcast engineering broadcast technology electronics physics computer science. Another option is to find work as a runner or assistant at a TV station, and later apply for a place on an in house engineering training scheme. Competition for places on training schemes is strong, and you may increase your chances by getting practical experience first in using broadcast technology equipment. You could get this through: student film and TV productions community or hospital radio a placement with a broadcaster. If you don't start through a training scheme, you'll need experience in maintaining and repairing electronic equipment. You'll also need to be familiar with broadcast technology. It would be helpful to have work related qualifications, such as a Level 2 certificate or diploma in electronic or electrical engineering.
Skills, interests and qualities
To be a broadcast engineer, you'll need:
good practical and technical skills
knowledge of electrical and electronic equipment
awareness of health and safety in the workplace
the ability to find and repair faults
good communication and teamwork skills
flexibility and willingness to work long or unsocial hours when necessary
stamina and fitness IT skills
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