Outside Broadcast (OB)
OB Engineerfor international productions
Builds, configures and maintains the vision, audio and network systems in an outside broadcast truck.
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Questions producers ask
- What does an ob engineer do?
- Builds, configures and maintains the vision, audio and network systems in an outside broadcast truck.
- How do I hire an ob engineer for international productions?
- Browse the OB Engineer profiles on Crew Collective, check credits, showreels and availability, then send an enquiry from the profile. References checked on a profile means staff have confirmed their credits with at least 3 industry references. If you need a full outside broadcast (ob) team, list the roles in one enquiry.
- What else is an ob engineer called?
- Depending on the production and country, the role is also known as outside broadcast engineer, OB truck engineer, broadcast engineer.
- Which department does an ob engineer work in?
- OB Engineer sits in the Outside Broadcast (OB) department. OB truck engineers, broadcast camera crews, RF and specialist camera operators who deliver live coverage from venues and locations.