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0-5 years of experience
Promoted to Broadcast Engineer the InterVu was acquired by [company name], charged with leading engineering efforts to multicast-enable the corporate WAN
- Teamed with product management to pioneer marketable product offerings and create savings on communication costs.
- Conceptualized and implemented a comprehensive, $250K plan for A/V and computer equipment as part of one of the first webcast studio solutions; conducted detailed research on competing vendors.
- Served as project manager and technical engineer/architect on highly-successful Internet events for Microsoft, DNC, Siebel Systems, John McCain, King 5 Television and more.
- Provided technical consultation and training to CTO and management-level IT professionals.
- Pursued and managed technical relations and partnership development with leaders in MS Windows Media Technologies and Real Networks Systems.
- Supervised efforts to create standard specifications for high standards of quality and service. Managed a budget of $500K.
0-5 years of experience
Developed viable business strategies for radio stations acquisitions and restructuring leading to total asset value increase
- Predicted signal coverage, reliability, and interference using radiofrequency software tools
- Compiled and analyzed demographics of market opportunities, population and ethnic profile of broadcast facilities
- Detailed FM/AM broadcast radio site construction and/or modification estimates for a variety of broadcasting companies, including Clear Channel, CBS Radio, Cumulus Media, and Cox Media Group
- Presented new business opportunities to potential investors and company executives
- Standardized the research, documentation and presentation processes for the Engineering Team to ensure quality business proposals
- Generated budgeting and scheduling for proposals
6-10 years of experience
Implemented and maintained major field tests of the Portable People Meter (PPM) trial in various markets, including Wilmington and Philadelphia. Stations in Baltimore and Washington were also included.
- Developed, executed, and documented test plans using advanced third party systems
- Extended the processes to recent market rollouts based on functionality
- Designated as the country-wide contact for radio stations, TV stations, and national cable TV networks
- Received top Arbitron awards for improved processes, as well as the extended use of my broadcast industry knowledge
10+ years of experience
Worked nearly 15 years with an excellent worldwide, international broadcaster that has innovative technology and has positively impacted the lives of millions.
- Repaired, maintained radio towers and curtain antennas.
- Repaired and maintained 5-100,00 watt transmitters and supporting equipment
- Administered the entire LAN/WAN, firewalls, software licenses, wireless networks, and of course all the computers.
- Installed and maintained operatorless radio automation software that controls the entire broadcast facility, auto-substitutes failed components and notifies the engineer on-call of any critical faults.
- Developed the proactive preventive maintenance program that increased the availability from 96% to over 99.8% (downtime is less than 0.2%) with the very near target of 99.99%.
- Converted nearly 20 affiliated analog audio recording studios throughout Asia to fully digital while based in Singapore from January 2003 to December 2004.
- Provided technical assistance to the Asia regional office and affiliated recording studios
- Participated in developing and implementing the present digital delivery system that moves the audio files from the producer to the correct broadcaster.
- Wrote and modified in-house software (batch, C#, PHP, HTML) to automate some routines and provide additional notification alarms for the radio automation system.
- Designed and manufactured various retrofit systems to continue operating as needed.
6-10 years of experience
Strategically prioritized, and drove projects to ensure on-time, requirements compliant completion with a focus in the operation of transmission encryption equipment both HD & SD. Applied strategic planning, prioritization and project management skills toward consistently achieving critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards. Oversaw and managed the performance of 6 Motorola Multiplexes SD/HD; Maintain 4 Tandberg systems HD. Experienced with Video over IP and Remote Reflex (Statmux) transmission configurations, implementation and maintenance.
- Earned a stellar reputation and was appointed to serve as the Head Engineer in the Design & installation of Cisco IP transports & Multiplexes HD/SD, Unicast & Multicast.
- Maintained, tracked, and updated: uplink and downlink dish farm, 4 Vertex 9m Dishes & GenIV HPA Transmitters; ILC Control System for NJ and CA remote control of Transmission Systems; Facility Operations from production to operations, Skilled in Linux, Unix, VMS, Windows & MacOS; Final Cut Server Edit Rooms, Avid ISIS with SQL Database Edit Rooms; Anystream Transcoders for Video On Demand (VOD) Apple ITUNES and others.
- Successfully launched multiple DVB-S2 Transmission Systems MCPT and SCPC.
- Steered the conceptual development, design and execution of the Cisco (Formerly SA), DCII and VCII system.
0-5 years of experience
Provided maintenance support to twelve SD on-air broadcast networks and five HD broadcast networks.
- Project Manager for medium and small projects including: Volicon Observer System Install, Advance HD Masslogger Project, and HP Server Install Project.
- Find quick and efficient solutions to repair and recovery of broadcast and IT equipment with emphasis on customer service.
- Designed, planned, and implemented new equipment projects with emphasis on documentation, security, training materials, and a seamless transition with on-air systems.
- Tested, troubleshot, and configured IT infrastructure including Cisco switches and routers, Juniper firewalls for 100BaseT, Gigabit Ethernet and Brocade fiber switching.
- Interfaced with other departments to coordinate implementation of projects with on-line equipment.
- Provided first-line emergency maintenance for air-impacting outages.
- Team with vendors in troubleshooting problems and upgrading systems.
- First-line live events set-up and support engineering.
6-10 years of experience
- Supported Director of Engineering with capital project budgeting and purchasing.
- Managed integration of Charlotte and Greensboro news channels into Raleigh technical facility.
- Maintain the broadcast, IT, and facilities infrastructures for 24 hour news and weather channels in the Raleigh/Durham, Charlotte, and Greensboro television markets; including remote newsroom, bureau, and microwave tower locations.
- Maintained facility drawings and created project designs utilizing AutoCAD.
6-10 years of experience
Joined Army in 1999 and graduated from the United States Defense Information School.
- Activated to regular Army status for touring duty in Baghdad and Fallujah in 2004.
- My team, which consisted of 12 soldiers, built the first television and radio broadcast station in Iraq.
- Honorably discharged
- Secret clearance from the U.S. ARMY
0-5 years of experience
Programmer, Traffic Coordinator, Assistant Station Engineer, Production assistant, Engineering of live streams, Audio and Video editing, transmitter maintenance and respair. Ensuring FCC compliance. Anything technical with computers/networking.
- Started as a Video Editor / Cameraman / Audio Engineer
- Promoted to Chief Master Controller June of 2012
- My job duties also include any broadcast needs or information technology related duties. (Comprehensive List Available)
0-5 years of experience
On-air director, switcher, video and audio tape operator in Master Control.
- Coordinated on-air talent segments, synchronized national and local radar with OCM, ran commercials, station identification, and advertised promotions.
- Controlled audio and video feeds to the satellite.
- Trained new operators in Master Control.
0-5 years of experience
Served as main [company name] Crew member
- Operated studio board during live broadcasts and baseball games
- Set up live broadcast equipment and engineered during live remotes
- Represented radio stations at client events, and entertained listeners with music
- Sold commercial and sponsorship packages to Long Island/NY Tri-State businesses and managed their accounts
0-5 years of experience
Turnkey integration of control room equipment for WB/CW affiliation addition. Provided implementation of tape deck & content playback servers for shared use across both transmissions.
- Single handed installation & integration of control room.
- Surpassed accelerated timeline of 1 month from boxes to air.
- Hands on training & 24/7 support for control room operations.
0-5 years of experience
Manage all technical operations of broadcast for the second National TV Network in Colombia. Team leader of engineers; drive all production, transmission, equipment purchases, maintenance.
- Oversee $14 M annual technical operations budget, to manage the and full power station.
- Handpicked equipment; directed layout and design of station facilities.
- Supervised building of broadcast facilities during the 3rd, 4th and 5th phases of La Floresta, Main headquarters for Caracol Television.
- Used knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and basic construction techniques to oversee construction.
- Help all station engineers resolve technical problems: repair / upgrade transmitters, RF systems, studio equipment as needed on-call
- Manage work of field and broadcast engineers, master control supervisor, supervisor of MAM operations.
- Worked on live events: Desafio, Survivor-style format, made in Colombia and aired on Univision, soccer games as an engineer in charge of three (3) vans and satellite uplink, stand by microwaves; concerts including “Festival Vallenato” and others.
10+ years of experience
Configured, Installed and Maintained TV-Video Broadcasting Facility. Experience with Various Encoders, Decoders, Muxs, Video Routers and Video over IP transmission.
- Experience on VMware ESX 5.1 VSPHERE infrastructure.
- Worked with iscsi based storage devices as well as FC
- Implemented multisite MPLS with BGP and Eigrp and OSPF on Cisco Router 3745
- Implemented / Configured and Managed 35 VLANS using Cisco switches 6500, 3600, 2960
- Configured / Managed Cisco ASA firewall.
- Managed IIS servers Administered Windows 2012, 2008 and 2003 servers.
- Installed Configured and Maintained 8 node cluster in SCVMM virtual Infrastructure based on Hyper-V 2012 Servers environment
- Setup DR and data replication using Veam
- Provide and maintain FTP access/Print Server/Web Servers/SQL Server/Audio Logger/Lotus Notes/ Exchange Servers/Fax Server/RIS Server/VPN Servers/RAS Servers/Hyper V/High Availability/VMWARE /DHCP/IIS Server
- Managed Shoretel Voip system.
0-5 years of experience
Setup, Maintenance and administrate Synology and Thecus NAS
- Troubleshoot AvL Model 2020 PIB 2m flyaway antenna system
- Using Ku band to obtain CNN satellite feed.
- Setup and troubleshooting with the LIVEU Portable Uplink systems
- Configured and troubleshooting with the Evertz Router Control Panels
- Configured and troubleshooting with FOR-A’s HVS-4000 Series multi format video switcher
- Setup, Configured and troubleshooting Accuweather Weather Story Teller Touch Screen System
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for maintaining and developing all aspects of infrastructure for seven local radio stations and enforce compliance with all FCC regulations.
- Responsible for full audio path engineering from satellite and studio source to transmitter, including I/O automation systems, RF transmitter maintenance and testing.
- Maintain company IT network and PBX system, including all web sites and services, databases, hardware and software.
- Travel region-wide servicing transmitters in remote locations under extreme conditions.
6-10 years of experience
Install, maintain and support a wide range of broadcast and IT equipment. Provide technical advice with expertise to operational and program activities in a Network Production environment.
- Provide IT support for entire television station.
- Install, operate and repair complex electronic, IT based broadcasting systems in emergency and preventative situations onsite, offsite and in mobile vehicles.
- Set up and maintain all RF transmission equipment, point-to-point microwave links, satellite uplink/downlink systems for TV station, remote broadcast sites and mobile vehicles.
- Manage all digital HD broadcast automation systems, communication equipment, production switchers, and RF satellite linking.
- Prepare and maintain various technical records and engineering logs pertaining to broadcast equipment performance and discrepancies according to FCC regulations.
- Install and terminate all network cables and switch connections for station’s infostructure.
- Responsible for all IT and weather systems for meteorologist. (Doppler radar, WSI etc)
0-5 years of experience
All engineering tasks & troubleshooting in studios & transmitters
- Repair & maintain electronic audio, satellite & telco equipment
- Order all telco lines for eight radio stations in Cincinnati cluster
- Build and maintain remote broadcast vans, produce/engineer remotes
- Some IT network & basic troubleshooting
0-5 years of experience
Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, routine and preventative maintenance of broadcast and other technical equipment in a digital/analog broadcast and post-production facility.
- Monitor, analyze, and solve problems with RF, video, audio, cameras, digital switchers, digital routers, various digital and analog VTR’s, digital video servers, character generators, on-air automation, satellite downlink, post-production, and non-linear editing systems.
- Produce, compile, update, and manage CAD drawings, and engineering documentation.
- Perform general maintenance and cleaning in technical area’s and associated equipment rooms.
0-5 years of experience
Operations include provisioning, routing and monitoring multiple A/V feeds to and from our NOC.
- Installing, maintaining, modifying and repairing multimedia hardware, software and other broadcast technology.
- Analyzing and rectifying technical faults.
- Identifying and implementing alternative ways of meeting requirements to cover equipment failures with minimum loss of service.
- Investigating new techniques and equipment.
- Setting up and operating links for outside broadcasts.
- Interpreting instructions and requests from others working on programs.
- Custom manufacturing A/V and network cables.
- Communicating effectively with inside departments as well as external partners as to what material is needed and in what format
6-10 years of experience
Engineering radio broadcasts for visiting NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA, and Arena Football teams
- Recording, mixing, and engineering music (studio and live), radio production, and voiceovers.
- Record, mix, and edit with Mac, Pro Tools 9, Universal Audio and Waves Plugins, outboard gear, and Mackie Onyx 1640i board/interface
- Microphone knowledge: polar patterns, microphone placement, techniques, and microphone preamps
0-5 years of experience
- Installing and testing equipment
- Analyzing and rectifying technical faults on equipment and systems
- Minimizing loss of service at times of equipment failure by rapidly identifying and implementing alternative methods of service provision
- Setting up and operating equipment and transmission during broadcasts
- Repairing hardware, software and other broadcast technology systems
0-5 years of experience
Worked as remote broadcast engineer.
- Utilized Microsoft NT 4.0 – Win 95 LAN.
- Extensive ISDN and digital transmission of audio.
- Telecommunications expertise in connecting remote broadcasts for sports and special events.
- Set-up a daily live band performance for the Mitch Albom Show.
0-5 years of experience
Broadcast Engineering On-Call
- Used and moderated asset and workflow management software, Zeus.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with In Case of Emergency procedures.
- Preventative maintenance and support of all systems that aid in production of the live show.
0-5 years of experience
Provide engineering support as it relates in the television engineering broadcast field.
- Program multiple satellite IRDs (receivers) for various incoming satellite feeds. Program encryption decoding for receivers for various IRDs for the utilization of airing in master control such as football or basketball games from networks; often decryption codes are required.
- Work on studio technical problems regarding all aspects of technical issues as it relates to on-air issues. Issues include robotic video cameras, automated control equipment for on air use, computer teleprompter for talent and on air talent technical needs during broadcast.
- Assist Chief Engineer working on high power digital TV transmitter on Sharps Ridge. Includes transmitter equipment for station, 2 GHz microwave system used for TV remotes from the field. Maintain STL (studio transmitter link) 7GHz microwave equipment that interconnects the studio to Sharps Ridge transmission site.
- Review potential equipment for purchase and make recommendations to Chief Engineer.
- Collaborate with field videographers, news reporters and news director as well as overall staff for given needs and request.
- Maintain both 2 GHz microwave transmission and Ku-band satellite uplink truck transmission and reception equipment.
0-5 years of experience
- Aided in the remodeling of broadcast studio: Setup and verified that all equipment are properly genlock and wired as according to blueprint. Allowing easier and faster diagnostic for future maintenance.
- Tested remodeled broadcast studio: White balancing cameras, Test Pattern evaluated For-A video switcher, and such. Doing so help ensure better broadcast quality.
- Setup station for video recording and broadcasting for multiply shows, such as “2013 Sinovision American Youth Talent and Art Competitionâ€, “2014 Sinovision Teen Talent Showâ€, “2014 Cultures of China, Festival of Springâ€. Resulted in more reliable and smoother execution of shows.
- Responsible for monthly after midnight maintenance to ensure all equipment reboot properly and restructure wiring to meet new broadcast requirement for other departments’ needs.
- Troubleshoot AvL Model 2020 PIB 2m flyaway antenna system using Ku band to obtain CNN satellite feed. Antenna system is controlled by TracStar antenna controller.
- Troubleshoot Broadcast Playout systems in event of emergency, such as software or hardware
- Troubleshoot LIVEU Portable Uplink systems when end users have difficulty operating it or hardware damage, allowing more successful Live broadcast.
- Setup and administrate Synology and Thecus NAS for all departments, resulting in smoother and more dynamic workflow in company.
6-10 years of experience
Transcode/Encode
- Rhozet Creation of transcode profiles for Broadcast, VOD, Web and Mezzanine files. Caption insertion, Watch Folder creation and API xml transcoding.
- Digital Rapids transcode, encode, tape ingest and profile creation.
- Telestream Flip Factory Transcode profile and watch folder creation.
- Anystream Agility Transcode and Watch folder and profile creation.
- Manzanita Analyzing with MP2TSAE and MP2TSME muxing through GUI and command line
- Tektronics Cerify watch folder and analyze profile creation.
- N2BB, GTAR, BSDTAR, and 7 Zip, GUI and command line tarring.
- Motorola encoders and receivers. Seachange and system integration.
- MacCaption, Final Cut Pro, Word, Excel, Filezilla
6-10 years of experience
Mix audio for live broadcast to be streamed live to 5 satellite locations.
- Power up studio for broadcast.
- Set up audience microphones and musicians mics for best placement.
- Obtain the best mix for remote viewers
10+ years of experience
Commercial Dubbing
- Master Control
- Robotic Camera Operator
- Signal Acquisition Operator
- Audio Engineer
- Digitizing Archive Video
- Basic Equipment Maintenance
0-5 years of experience
Handle scheduling of all production staff
- Interview and review resumes of potential production staff
- Train all new studio staff
- Produce and engineer multiple nationally and internationally syndicated radio
- Pre-produce show bumpers and audio clips.
- Assist hosts with show prep, and news content.
- Interact live on-air with hosts and callers.
- Screen and interact off-air with callers and guests.
- Download, edit and program replay and prepro broadcasts.
- Maintain all studio and syndication equipment.
- Troubleshoot and assist hosts and other producers with connection issues.
Broadcast Engineer Duties and Responsibilities
In order to provide technical support for all broadcast equipment, a Broadcast Engineer performs many different tasks. We analyzed job listings for Broadcast Engineers in order to identify these core duties and responsibilities.
Install Broadcast Equipment The Broadcast Engineer is responsible for receiving and installing all new audio and visual equipment. They must be capable of reading and understanding schematics and technical manuals in order to effectively follow installation instructions.
Maintain Broadcast Equipment The Broadcast Engineer is responsible for performing regular maintenance on all broadcast equipment as well as preventative maintenance. This includes performing regular software and hardware updates. Broadcast Engineers must be extremely knowledgeable regarding all broadcast technology in order to effectively care for equipment and ensure that it does not fail.
Troubleshoot Problems Often working within time-sensitive environments or for live broadcasts, the Broadcast Engineer must be able to quickly troubleshoot and diagnose video and audio issues. This includes performing extensive testing before a recording or transmission, as well as solving any problems that arise once a broadcast has begun. They may also have to communicate with third parties, such as the equipment vendors, in order to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
Repair Broadcast Equipment Once a problem is diagnosed, the Broadcast Engineer, sometimes in conjunction with other team members, is responsible for finding a solution and completing repairs to the equipment until it is functioning well again. Often these repairs must be completed in a timely manner. The Broadcast Engineer is also responsible for identifying when repairs are not possible and new equipment must be ordered.
Recommend Enhancements In order to stay updated with changing technologies and maintain excellent broadcast quality, the Broadcast Engineer must come up with solutions for continual broadcast improvement. This includes providing the company or studio with recommendations for equipment updates, enhancements and modifications, and then performing them. Broadcast Engineers also make suggestions for new technology and equipment when necessary.
Broadcast Engineer Skills
Broadcast Engineers must be able to solve complex problems in a timely manner. Often working on strict deadlines or within live production environments, Broadcast Engineers must be calm under pressure, have excellent time management skills and the ability to recall extensive technical knowledge quickly. They must be detail-oriented in order to identify and prevent potential technical issues. They must be able to prioritize and shift work priorities quickly, maintaining flexibility and quick response time. Core skills: Based on job listings we looked at, employers want Broadcast Engineers with these core skills. If you want to work as a Broadcast Engineer, focus on the following.
- Having broadcast or IT experience
- Obtaining some technical education
- Becoming proficient in Windows, Apple, and Linux operating systems
- Possessing computer network or network security knowledge and training
- Exhibiting experience in maintaining and operating transmission equipment
- Having knowledge of audio and video software and applications
- Demonstrating an ability to interface with clients and other departments
Advanced skills: While most employers did not require the following skills, multiple job listings included them as preferred. Add these to your Broadcast Engineer toolbox and broaden your career options.
- Flexible schedule and ability to support a 24/7 operation
- Project management experience
- Experience in live production environments
Broadcast Engineer Resources
We searched the Web to find the best industry resources to help you continue exploring a career as a Broadcast Engineer. From thought leaders to industry groups, this list is packed with opportunities to learn, connect and engage. On the Web
Engineering Radio – Blog from an experienced radio engineer
Phil’s Technical Blog – Broadcast engineering and IT blog
Nablabs – Major broadcast blog Industry Groups
NAB – National Association of Broadcasters
SBE – Society of Broadcast Engineers
NASBA – National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations Broadcast Engineer Books
Audio in Media – Broadcast production
A Broadcast Engineering Tutorial for Non-Engineers – Beginner’s guide
Broadcast News Handbook – An overview of the broadcast news industry