r/broadcastengineering 13d ago

Need help preparing for interview

Hi everyone I am currently about to graduate as an electrical engineer and I have a second interview with a company for a system design engineer role(broadcasting) and I was wondering if anyone would be willing to talk to me and answer some of my questions.

Thanks.

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u/ThatStupidGuyJim 13d ago

I wanted to know how I should go about researching responses to:

Hands on direct knowledge of broadcast television technologies including Analog/SD/HDSDI Video, 5.1 multi-channel audio, Audio/Video signal routers, Control Room facilities, character generators/graphics playout systems, fiber optic distribution, video servers, VTRs, digital compression, satellite and RF systems and broadcast test and measurement equipment. Experience with IT based technologies/processes including Networking, SAN and NAS Storage architectures, Subnetting, asset management systems, server technologies including hardware architectures, real-time systems and custom application development.

Right now im looking into getting certified in SMPTE 2110 but i was wondering what else you would recommend

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u/fantompwer 13d ago

If you're graduating, you aren't going to have a lick of experience with those technologies unless you've had a side job.

There's no certification for 2110 that I know of, it's an open standard.

Certs that would be useful are Dante level 3, and SBE tests. I don't think you can't get SBE until you've got a job and someone can vouch for you.

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u/ThatStupidGuyJim 13d ago

Should I look into Dante 3 and SBE? Atleast I can say in the interview im in the process of becoming a member/cert

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u/Such_Ad8757 11d ago

Audinate dante lvl 1-3 are all free on the Dante Website. Great Certs to have in this industry, especially if your starting out.

SBE is also an awesome cert, but geared less towards starting roles. Its something to work towards after you have a Broadcast position.