Broadcast engineers make sure programmes are shown at the right times and are high quality.
£20,000 - £50,000
37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)
You'll need:
You can get into this job through:
You'll need a degree to apply for a graduate training scheme. Useful subjects include:
You'll usually need:
You may be able to get into broadcast engineering after doing a T Level in Media, Broadcast and Production.
You'll usually need:
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
You could get started by doing an apprenticeship such as a:
You'll usually need:
You could start work as a production assistant and later apply for a place on an engineer training scheme.
Another option is to begin as a broadcast technician, for example after an apprenticeship. You'd then train more on the job to become an engineer.
You'll find it useful to get practical experience using broadcasting equipment because there is a lot of competition for places on training schemes.
You could get experience on a:
If you already work for a broadcast company in another role, you might be able to start an engineering training scheme with the company you work for, like the BBC's degree apprenticeship.
You can apply for professional registration with the Engineering Council.
You might increase your career opportunities if you register.
You can find out more about working in broadcasting from:
You can get information on working in media and creative careers from ScreenSkills and Discover Creative Careers.
You could:
You could work at a TV studio, at a film studio or in a workshop.
Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers and you'll travel often.
Model makers create 3D models for many uses, from prototypes and film sets, to construction, engineering and architecture projects.
Textiles production managers look after all stages of textiles manufacturing.
Writers create written work such as books, scripts, poems, blogs and technical guides.
Musicians create or perform different types of music, from classical to pop and rock.
TV presenters introduce and host programmes, interview people and report on issues and events.
Media researchers support producers by finding information, people and places for television or radio programmes.
