Engineering Opportunity: Broadcast Engineer

Broadcast Engineer Current Vacancies

2006-12-23:

Broadcast engineers work on a wide range of equipment and systems to ensure that programmes are transmitted across television and radio networks at the correct times and to the highest technical quality.

Programmes are mostly broadcast from studios although outside broadcasts OBs are sometimes covered.
The work of broadcast engineers is split into two main areas:

Manufacture and repair: which involves designing and setting up audio and video circuits, multimedia hardware and software, and broadcast technology systems.

Engineers working in this field need an understanding of analogue and digital systems as broadcasting moves towards the digital era.

Broadcasting: covers the installation, testing and maintenance of the technical facilities including transmission, editing and studios.

They also set up and maintain audio and visual links with different units, including OB units, and ensure links are working correctly.

The environment could vary from warm, enclosed studios to extreme conditions on location.

Location work can include working abroad and occasionally involve dangerous assignments, eg war zones.

Experienced broadcast engineers earn between 30,000 and 40,000 a year. (Permalink)