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I am a Broadcast Technician with over 5 years of hands-on experience maintaining and operating advanced broadcasting systems across live events, ships, and film/television productions. I excel at ensuring high-quality transmissions, troubleshooting under pressure, and delivering seamless program content while adhering to industry standards. I routinely collaborate with directors, producers, and on-set crews to rig cameras, manage audio and lighting, and support storytelling across cruise ship productions, live events, and studio shoots. I hold certifications in TV and film production operations, production accounting, and seafarers training, which complement my hands-on skills with a strong safety and regulatory foundation.…I am a Broadcast Technician with over 5 years of hands-on experience maintaining and operating advanced broadcasting systems across live events, ships, and film/television productions. I excel at ensuring high-quality transmissions, troubleshooting under pressure, and delivering seamless program content while adhering to industry standards. I routinely collaborate with directors, producers, and on-set crews to rig cameras, manage audio and lighting, and support storytelling across cruise ship productions, live events, and studio shoots. I hold certifications in TV and film production operations, production accounting, and seafarers training, which complement my hands-on skills with a strong safety and regulatory foundation.

Sizwe Rodgers Gwala

Set Designer, Camera Operator, Video Editor

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I am a Broadcast Technician with over 5 years of hands-on experience maintaining and operating advanced broadcasting systems across live events, ships, and film/television productions. I excel at ensuring high-quality transmissions, troubleshooting under pressure, and delivering seamless program content while adhering to industry standards. I routinely collaborate with directors, producers, and on-set crews to rig cameras, manage audio and lighting, and support storytelling across cruise ship productions, live events, and studio shoots. I hold certifications in TV and film production operations, production accounting, and seafarers training, which complement my hands-on skills with a strong safety and regulatory foundation.…I am a Broadcast Technician with over 5 years of hands-on experience maintaining and operating advanced broadcasting systems across live events, ships, and film/television productions. I excel at ensuring high-quality transmissions, troubleshooting under pressure, and delivering seamless program content while adhering to industry standards. I routinely collaborate with directors, producers, and on-set crews to rig cameras, manage audio and lighting, and support storytelling across cruise ship productions, live events, and studio shoots. I hold certifications in TV and film production operations, production accounting, and seafarers training, which complement my hands-on skills with a strong safety and regulatory foundation.

Available to hire

I am a Broadcast Technician with over 5 years of hands-on experience maintaining and operating advanced broadcasting systems across live events, ships, and film/television productions. I excel at ensuring high-quality transmissions, troubleshooting under pressure, and delivering seamless program content while adhering to industry standards.

I routinely collaborate with directors, producers, and on-set crews to rig cameras, manage audio and lighting, and support storytelling across cruise ship productions, live events, and studio shoots. I hold certifications in TV and film production operations, production accounting, and seafarers training, which complement my hands-on skills with a strong safety and regulatory foundation.

Skills

Set Design

Adobe Premiere Pro

Avid media composer

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Scala

Experience Level

Set Design

Expert

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

Avid media composer

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Scala

Expert

Video Advert

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Entertainment Media Specialist (EMS) at Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

July 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025

Set up, operate and maintain broadcast equipment for radio and television. Responsible for the total operation of the Broadcast Center, and recording of various passenger events aboard the ship; assemble and rig camera equipment including sound; adjust and calibrate equipment to maintain high standard of broadcast quality and compliance.

Entertainment Media Specialist at Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

July 1, 2024 - Present

Working on the 'Wonder of the Seas' and 'Jewel of the Seas' cruise ships managing entertainment media. Responsible for broadcast operations and media-related tasks aboard the ships since July 2024.

Broadcast Technician at Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)

May 31, 2024 - August 30, 2025

Managed the entire Broadcast Center operation on Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Sky ships from May 2023 to May 2024. Duties included recording and editing passenger events, updating information channels, scheduling movies, monitoring background music, and maintaining broadcast systems. Specialized in equipment such as Black Magic, Swank Players, NextGen, Castus, and Samsung Reach Systems. Utilized various editing software including Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. Collaborated closely with Cruise and Entertainment Directors and other technical staff.

Broadcast Technician at Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)

May 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025

Aligned antennae with receiving dishes to secure the clearest signal for field transmission. Diagnosed and resolved technical issues proactively to minimize disruptions during broadcast. Managed live switching on-air satellite feed.

Set Designer | Dresser at Audre Production

July 31, 2021 - August 30, 2025

In July 2021, worked as a set designer for 'The Black Mirror Documentary,' sourcing and arranging set-related art and props, creating moods per scene, and moving furniture to align with shooting requirements.

Studio Camera Operator at KZNTV

December 31, 2019 - August 30, 2025

Assembled and prepared cameras and equipment for filming in studio and outside broadcast environments from 2018 to 2019. Responsibilities included camera operation, equipment setup, data rendering, editing, visual mixing, and directing. Worked efficiently under tight time constraints and developed innovative technical solutions.

TV and Film Production Accounting at KZN Film Commission

December 31, 2018 - October 8, 2025

Certification in Production Accounting for TV and Film Production, covering budgeting, cost reporting, and cost-control practices for on-time, on-budget productions.

TV and Film Production at NEMISA

December 31, 2018 - October 8, 2025

Certification in TV and Film Production operations, providing hands-on experience with production workflows, equipment operation, and basic post-production considerations.