Broadcasting Engineer
A broadcasting engineer is responsible for controlling broadcasts, maintaining equipment, and transmitting programming. He or she ensures broadcasts air with clear signals while monitoring for and correcting any malfunctions. Broadcasting engineers keep transmitters properly tuned, and oversee all equipment.
These engineers recommend new equipment to enhance broadcasts, complete preventative equipment maintenance, maintain equipment inventory, stock repair parts, test all equipment prior to broadcast, and call for repair technicians when needed. Broadcast engineers keep up to date transmission logs, conduct station tests, design production checklists, and oversee other broadcasting staff and technicians. He or she stays up to date on all current technology by attending professional workshops, maintaining trade memberships, subscribing to professional journals, and setting up networks. Broadcasting engineers must be aware of and comply with all station and federal communication laws and standards.
There are numerous requirements for becoming a broadcasting engineer. A degree in engineering is required. Training and certification in electronics systems, electronic production technologies, electronics troubleshooting, telecommunications technologies, and telecommunications systems engineering is also required. The industry is currently expanding with a projected growth rate of about 12.1%.
The typical average salary of an experienced broadcasting engineer is about $65,000 per year. Starting salaries pay an average of about $48,000 per year.
