Rachel Walker
- Phone: +61 412 345 678
- Email: rachel.walker@email.com
- Location: Sydney, Australia
- LinkedIn: rachel-walker-media-tech
Summary
Over 7 years of expertise in the installation, maintenance, and optimization of complex media communication equipment for live broadcast and post-production environments. Proven record of enhancing system reliability and reducing downtime by 15% through proactive fault diagnosis and strategic equipment upgrades. Skilled in navigating high-pressure live event scenarios, ensuring seamless signal flow and pristine audio-visual delivery.
Experience
Senior Broadcast Systems Technician, Southern Cross Austereo -- Sydney, Australia
Mar 2019 – present
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Led the technical commissioning of a new digital audio broadcasting (DAB+) transmission suite, resulting in a 20% improvement in signal clarity and reach.
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Managed routine and emergency maintenance for studio production equipment, including vision mixers, audio consoles, and routing switchers, reducing critical system failures by 25%.
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Implemented a predictive maintenance schedule for key broadcast infrastructure, extending equipment lifespan by an average of 18% and optimizing operational expenditure.
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Provided on-call technical support for live radio broadcasts and podcast recordings, resolving critical issues within an average of 10 minutes to maintain continuous programming.
Media Equipment Support Engineer, Nine Entertainment Co. -- Sydney, Australia
Aug 2016 – Feb 2019
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Performed installation and configuration of IP-based video and audio distribution systems, supporting the migration to a file-based workflow.
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Diagnosed and repaired faults in professional video cameras, ENG equipment, and non-linear editing suites, ensuring high availability for news and current affairs production.
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Assisted in the integration of new content management systems with existing broadcast automation platforms, streamlining content delivery processes.
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Trained junior technicians on the operation and basic troubleshooting of studio lighting, grip equipment, and teleprompter systems.
Junior Broadcast Technician, ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) -- Sydney, Australia
July 2014 – July 2016
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Maintained and calibrated audio mixing consoles, microphones, and intercom systems for studio and outside broadcast productions.
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Assisted senior engineers in troubleshooting RF transmission pathways and satellite uplink equipment.
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Managed inventory of broadcast consumables and spare parts, ensuring immediate availability for urgent repairs.
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Developed proficiency in fault finding and repair of various video playback and recording devices, including VTRs and server-based systems.
Education
University of Technology Sydney, Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts and Production -- Sydney, Australia
Mar 2011 – June 2014
Skills
Broadcast Systems & Equipment: Vision Mixers, Audio Consoles (e.g., Calrec, Lawo), Routing Switchers (e.g., Grass Valley, Evertz), Encoders/Decoders, Transmitters, Receivers, RF Systems, Satellite Uplink/Downlink, Fibre Optic Transmission, IP Video/Audio (SMPTE 2110, NDI), Video Servers (e.g., EVS, Harmonic)
Technical Operations & Maintenance: Fault Diagnosis & Repair, Preventative Maintenance, System Integration, Calibration, Signal Flow Analysis, Wiring & Cabling, Schematics Interpretation, Test Equipment (e.g., Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers), Rack Building, Power Distribution
Software & Networking: Broadcast Automation Systems, Network Protocols (TCP/IP, UDP), Linux OS, Windows OS, Basic Scripting (Python for automation), Network Configuration, CMS Integration
Compliance & Safety: ACMA Regulations, OH&S Standards, Electrical Safety, RF Safety Protocols
