Pick a clean, professional template with a reverse-chronological layout. This layout highlights recent broadcast operations roles and makes technical history easy to scan.
Use clear section headings like Summary, Experience, Technical Skills, Certifications, and Education. Recruiters and ATS look for standard headings, so keep them simple.
Keep your resume length to one page if you have under 10 years of relevant experience. Use two pages only if you have long, relevant broadcasting projects or many certifications to show.
Choose ATS-friendly fonts such as Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Use 10-12pt for body text and 14-16pt for headers. Those sizes stay readable on screen and in print.
Give each section breathing room. Use consistent spacing between headings, bullets, and job entries. Good white space helps hiring managers scan live signal work, workflows, and incident responses.
List technical skills in a concise block. Include transmitters, routers, automation systems, monitoring tools, and troubleshooting areas. Put certifications and FCC or SMPTE training near the top if they matter for the role.
Avoid heavy graphics, multiple columns, or complex tables. Those designs often break ATS parsing and hide key details like call signs or uptime metrics.
Watch common mistakes. Don’t use non-standard fonts or tiny sizes. Don’t cram long paragraphs about each role. Don’t bury measurable achievements like reduced downtime percentage or successful failovers.
Use action verbs and numbers. Say what you improved, how you measured it, and which tools you used. Keep each bullet short and focused on outcomes.