We surveyed 525 broadcast engineers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical broadcast engineer. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a broadcast engineer?
Low
High
Working as a broadcast engineer typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a broadcast engineer?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a broadcast engineer typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a broadcast engineer?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a broadcast engineer. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for broadcast engineers.
Do broadcast engineers work full-time or part-time?
62% of broadcast engineers work in full-time roles while 38% work part-time.
Is being a broadcast engineer stressful?
Low
High
Broadcast engineers tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a broadcast engineer?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a broadcast engineer.
How competitive is the workplace for broadcast engineers?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for broadcast engineers.
Does being a broadcast engineer require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for broadcast engineers.
Are broadcast engineers allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Broadcast engineers are afforded a certain level of ability to express themselves creatively, compared to other careers.
Do broadcast engineers have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Broadcast engineers tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a broadcast engineer physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a broadcast engineer may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are broadcast engineers exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Broadcast engineers tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a broadcast engineer require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a broadcast engineer.
Does being a good broadcast engineer require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a broadcast engineer.