What A Broadcast Engineer At NPR Wishes They Knew Before Entering The Broadcasting Industry
Christian, a Broadcast Engineer at NPR, advises aspiring professionals that "you're gonna figure things out along the way" and on-the-job learning is crucial; complete mastery before entry is unnecessary, as mentors and colleagues provide valuable knowledge.
Entry-Level, Career Development, Overcoming Challenges, Industry Realities, Mentorship
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Christian Mulvany
Broadcast Engineer
NPR
Columbia College Chicago 2015
UCLA - Fully Employed MBA
Entertainment Management
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Operations and Project Management
Scholarship Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Veteran, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. You don't need to know everything to start a career as a Broadcast Engineer.
2. You will learn a lot on the job and from mentors.
3. There will always be people who can help you learn and grow in your career
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
It would have been nice to know that I didn't need to know everything. I think that pertains to a lot of industries.
You're going to figure things out along the way and on the job. There will always be mentors or individuals in the role who have knowledge they can provide to you.
Thinking that you need to be qualified or know everything just to start is not necessary.
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