Geek Jobs in Television Production?

Takeel asks: "I'm a geek who is about to graduate from university with a bachelor of science in television production, but, for the life of me, I can't seem to find any geek jobs in TV. I know these jobs have to exist in some form; if they didn't, we wouldn't have things like TechTV! :) Does anyone happen to know about or have a geek job in the TV production industry?"

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Web Streaming

[The_Mighty_Squid]

As a geek with a BA in Broadcasting I found myself in web streaming and video on CD and DVD. I started out the normal way, PA. I was lucky enouph to be in a non-union shop where I was taught all aspects of TV production. Chyron, switcher, audio, and editing. All that knowledge helped me get ahead of the other guys who come from just a computer background.

My suggestion:
Start in traditional TV. Start low. Learn from others. Ask questions. Get as much hands on experiance you can. Learn about scopes and audion levels. In you spare time learn about codecs and non-linear editing. Adobe Premier is good. Learn other aspects of the web like Flash.

This is just my 2 cents and the way I went. Personally I find it the perfect combo of tradition TV producton and computers.

Good luck.

I'm a Geek for a Network

[CharlieG]

OK, I'm a geek for a major TV network supporting the News Division. Only ONCE did I do a project that was to appear "On Air" (And the Producer didn't use the shot)

Most of the work is fairly standard "Geek" work. I've written a system to track Video Tapes (VERY nice system), a system to deliver News Wires to the desktop, scripting "stuff" and stuff to deal with Elections data

Sure, It's in Network HQ, sure, I get to walk onto various sets almost at will, but the work could be anywhere, and it wouln't help you get a TV job