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Broadcast Engineer
电子、通信·通信
Broadcast engineer handles system design, setup and on-site technical support to ensure stable and high-quality live signals.
Daily work
- 01Calibrate cameras, switchers, audio equipment and other broadcast hardware
- 02Monitor and optimize video/audio signals for stable transmission
- 03Real-time monitoring during live events, quickly troubleshoot issues
- 04Assist directors and production team with broadcast workflows
- 05Maintain equipment records and perform regular system checks
Ability requirements
Hard skills
- Communication principles and signal processing
- Video codec and compression technology
- Audio system (mixing consoles, microphones) operation
- Network transmission protocols (e.g., RTMP, SRT)
- Broadcast equipment (switchers, cameras, routers) operation and maintenance
Soft skills
- Stress tolerance for high-pressure live environments
- Detail-oriented and patient to ensure zero errors
- Team collaboration with directors, cameramen, etc.
- Quick decision-making to handle urgent technical issues
Best suited for
Suitable for hands-on, on-site tech enthusiasts who can handle pressure and pay attention to details.
Less suited for
Not for those seeking fixed hours, disliking on-site work, or lacking patience.
Salary (monthly)
15KMedian
Bottom 8KTop 25K
Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only
Profile
↑Higher is better
AI Resistance4
Growth3
Stability3
Transferability3
Autonomy / Remote-friendly2
↓Lower is better
Major Relevance4
Work Intensity4
Entry Difficulty3
Education Threshold3
Competition3
MBTI Fit
ISTJESTJINTJISTPINTPENFPESFP
High intensityAI-resistantMajor preferred
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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.