Broadcast Engineer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Broadcast Engineer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Setting up and operating equipment and transmission links during outside broadcasts;
Designing and installing custom audiovisual circuits;
Setting up and operating editing facilities in post-production suites;
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;
Installing and testing new facilities and equipment;
Keeping abreast of constant changes in technology by investigating new systems, techniques and equipment – especially new internet technologies;
Maintaining specialist equipment for video production, broadcast and satellite transmission, and interactive media;
Repairing hardware, software and other broadcast technology systems;
Designing and manufacturing new circuits, hardware and systems;
Communicating effectively with members of the team and other colleagues;
Keeping up to date with the industry by building and maintaining a network of contacts.
Developing and using awareness of best practice in health and safety for the workplace;
Interpreting and implementing instructions and requests from producers, directors and other colleagues;
Setting up and monitoring audiovisual links between units in different locations;

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Broadcast Engineer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Broadcast Engineer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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