- Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.
- Monitor and log transmitter readings.
- Maintain programming logs as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.
- Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing
Broadcast engineer | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Broadcast engineers make sure television, radio and online programmes are broadcast at the right times and are high quality.
Broadcast engineers typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.
As a Broadcast engineer you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
| Average salary |
| 45,523 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Broadcast engineer
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46,112 GBP
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40,667 GBP
Average salary for part-time Broadcast engineer
Average salary for full-time Broadcast engineer
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24,842 GBP
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19,347 GBP
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45,523 GBP
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40,667 GBP
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46,112 GBP
Salary over time for Broadcast engineer
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42,396 GBP
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42,382 GBP
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42,534 GBP
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43,712 GBP
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45,725 GBP
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44,407 GBP
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45,523 GBP
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44,522 GBP
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44,065 GBP
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Things to highlight for your Broadcast engineer interview
Attention to Detail - This job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Dependability - This job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Cooperation - This job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Adaptability/Flexibility - This job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Stress Tolerance - This job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
