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As a TV engineer, you’ll use your technical know-how and organisational skills to make sure television programmes are broadcast correctly and at high quality. Read more about your day-to-day responsibilities in this role, how your career might develop and what you’ll need to study to land a role.
There are several ways to prepare for a career in this field. Subjects to consider at degree level include:
You might also consider an apprenticeship in areas like broadcast, media systems engineering or technical operations before looking for TV engineer roles. An apprenticeship will allow you to earn and build professional connections while you train.
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You don’t need a postgraduate qualification for this job, but it can help you develop specialist skills and stand out to employers in a competitive field.
Examples of taught postgraduate degrees you might consider include:
As well as an in-depth knowledge of broadcasting equipment, you’ll need to be highly organised and have strong communication skills.
Work experience is usually needed to get entry-level roles or places on graduate schemes as it’s a competitive field. You might get this experience through a placement with one of the larger broadcasting companies, an internship or placement during your studies, or by contacting a smaller company directly for shadowing or work experience opportunities.
Networking is an important part of finding work in this field, so it’s worth taking every opportunity to make new connections and get professional experience before you graduate.
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