ADD ADVICE TO FAVRadio / TV engineer
Radio and TV engineers look after the equipment and systems that broadcast radio and television transmissions. They may design and repair this equipment if working for a technical supplier or operate and maintain it if working for a broadcaster or production company.
What radio / TV engineers do
- work in many different locations and situations – in studios, on webcasts, outside broadcasts, satellite trucks, etc
- develop, manufacture and repair equipment (designing circuits, hardware and software)
- set up, maintain, operate and update technical facilities for broadcasters and production companies.
Key skills
- thorough understanding of both the production and technical aspects of broadcasting
- up-to-date technical and operational knowledge of all the resources within your specialism
- ability to hit deadlines
- ability to work long hours in high-pressure environments
- very strong awareness of health and safety.
Training to be a radio / TV engineer
Engineers in the broadcasting industry tend to be employed rather than freelance, so training is quite structured.
Some broadcasters run engineering training schemes as well as on-the-job technical training programmes, while the professional bodies also offer specific training courses.
Salaries
This industry is very attractive, so starting salaries are relatively low at around £20,000, rising to £30,000 and above with experience.
