We surveyed 485 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.

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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.