Broadcast Engineer Resume
Broadcast engineers are experts in the field of electrical engineering with complete knowledge of audio engineering, radio frequency engineering and computer engineering. They work with electronic equipment used in transmitting programs on radio, television and cable. Performing installing, testing, operating, and repairing of electronic equipment are their primary job. If the employer requires, they may even handle the entire sound aspects for live concerts and recording music in studios.
To get hired as a broadcast engineer, you must have a degree either in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or telecommunications. In addition, you must have the technical skills to work with both traditional and contemporary methods of broadcast systems.
Resume Sample
Russell J. Franco
759 Doe Meadow Drive
Hyattsville, MD 20781
Phone: 301-532-6999
Email: rjfranco@anymail.com
Job Objective:
To work as a broadcast engineer and use my engineering skills in servicing and maintaining latest digital broadcast automation systems for a broadcast facility.
Summary of Skills:
- Excellent technical skills to work with modern and traditional broadcast systems
- Strong working knowledge of broadcast automation, communication equipment, and RF satellite linking
- Skilled in installing, operating, repairing and maintaining electronic equipments
- Superior communication and project-management skills
- Expert in testing broadcast systems as per company's standards
- Physically fit to lift equipment, climb ladders, and work for long hours
Professional Experience:
Broadcast Engineer
KLMN, Hyattsville, MD
2012 - present
- Supporting and executing live and prerecorded programming
- Adjusting and monitoring remote broadcast transmitter and related equipment to ensure accurate signal levels for air transmission
- Operating and optimizing analog and digital equipment required for television broadcasting, including audio boards, routing switches and video switchers
- Testing calibration of all transmission equipments before live event telecasts
- Assisting in quality control on all incoming and outgoing feeds
- Performing troubleshooting, repairing, and maintenance of electronic equipment
- Maintaining documentation of daily activities
- Directing a team on installation and debugging of broadcast systems
Broadcast Engineer
Phoenix Communication, Inc., Hyattsville, MD
2009 - 2012
- Monitored and adjusted audio and video parameters and ensured network quality
- Maintained network quality and minimized customer outages
- Tuned and troubleshot different types of satellite and fiber decoders
- Assisted in conducting training for junior engineers
- Coordinated and offered support for internal and external broadcast events
- Maintained clean and dust-free environment in entire technical areas
- Inspected the integration of the wiring system
- Installed and repaired broadcast equipment as required
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Electronics
Wi-Fi University, Hyattsville, MD
2008
References:
On request.
