Megan Carter

• Phone: +44 7911 123456
• Email: megan.carter@email.com
• Location: London, UK
• LinkedIn: megan.carter.broadcast

Summary

Six years of dedicated experience as a Broadcast Technician, specializing in maintaining and operating complex audio and video transmission systems for live news and sports programming. Proven ability to troubleshoot critical equipment failures under pressure, ensuring seamless broadcast delivery and minimizing downtime.

Adept at managing studio infrastructure, including camera systems, vision mixers, and audio consoles, contributing to a 15% reduction in technical errors during live broadcasts. Proficient in rapidly adapting to new broadcast technologies and workflows to optimize production efficiency.

Experience

Senior Broadcast Technician, Sky Sports -- Isleworth, UK

Mar 2020 – present

• Managed and maintained broadcast equipment for over 500 live sports events, including Premier League football and Formula 1, ensuring zero unscheduled outages.

• Led the integration and configuration of new IP-based video routing systems, improving signal path flexibility and reducing setup times by 20%.

• Provided technical support and training to junior technicians on studio operations, vision mixing, and audio engineering best practices.

• Performed preventative maintenance on cameras, sound desks, and transmission encoders, extending equipment lifespan by an estimated 10-15%.

Broadcast Technician, BBC News -- London, UK

Sept 2017 – Feb 2020

• Operated and monitored broadcast equipment for daily news programs, ensuring high-quality audio and video output for millions of viewers.

• Diagnosed and resolved technical issues related to satellite links, fibre optics, and IP contribution circuits, restoring service within critical deadlines.

• Assisted with the setup and calibration of studio lighting and sound for various news segments and interviews.

• Collaborated with production teams to optimize technical workflows, contributing to a 10% improvement in studio turnaround efficiency.

Education

Ravensbourne University London, BEng (Hons) in Broadcast Engineering and Live Event Production -- London, UK

Sept 2014 – July 2017

Skills

Broadcast Systems & Operations: Vision Mixing (Grass Valley, Ross), Audio Consoles (Calrec, Studer), Camera Operation (Sony, Ikegami), Signal Flow Management, Transmission Systems (IP, Satellite, Fibre), OB Van Operations, Encoding/Decoding

Technical Proficiency: Troubleshooting, Preventative Maintenance, Video Routing (SDI, NDI, SMPTE 2110), RF Systems, Intercom Systems (RTS, Clear-Com), Digital Audio Workstations (DAW), Network Configuration

Software & Tools: EVS LSM, Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, Vizrt Graphics, Microsoft Office Suite, SNMP Monitoring Tools

Compliance & Safety: Ofcom Regulations, Health & Safety Protocols, Risk Assessment, Emergency Procedures