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Stepping Stones: Behind the lens with NFTS and QTV multi-camera trainee Phoebe PearsonPhoebe Pearson is right at the beginning of her career in sports broadcasting. She is a multi-camera trainee at the National Film and Television School, through which she is currently working with independent OB company QTV in Scotland. This article...
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Enjoy the journey: Shining a torch on Warner Bros. Discovery Sports’ senior director Laura Aira“Every day is different in the world of sport; it’s unscripted and unpredictable,” says Laura Aira, senior director, production at Warner Bros. Discovery Sports. "Sport is the epitome of hard work and dedication; it shines a torch on the fact...
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Nothing is impossible: HBS’ Katarzyna Humska on daring to believe, and production managing the live coverage of major sporting tournamentsLike many, Katarzyna Humska's career was interrupted by the COVID pandemic but, undeterred, she is now back on track, loving life and her job working as a production manager with Host Broadcast Services (HBS) on the live broadcast of some...
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Taking inspiration: Combining a passion for sport and media with Sunset+Vine junior production manager Grace BinnieGrace Binnie, junior production manager at Sunset+Vine, started her journey towards sports broadcasting as a child in Athens watching the athletics at the 2004 Olympic Games. That moment inspired her, and today she is powering along the live production career...
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Stepping Stones: Getting involved in MotoGP with Dorna Sports’ media facilities executive Victoria JaraízAs part of our Stepping Stones series, showcasing young female talent in sports broadcasting, we talk to Victoria Jaraíz, Dorna Sports’ media facilities executive, media rights Dorna Group. Jaraíz talks about the twists and turns of her career so far...
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Stepping Stones: Whisper assistant producer Esme Simcox talks passion for all things motorsportEsme Simcox is an assistant producer at the production company Whisper. She is passionate about sport and her career has taken her deep into the world of motorsport with Formula 1 and Formula E. Her article is part of our...
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Awareness, Training and Talent: Watch a recording of the Glasgow event on demandA video recording of the SVG Europe Women Scotland: Awareness, Training and Talent event, held in association with QTV, which took place at Box Club in Glasgow last week, is now available to watch on demand. Viewing is free. Speakers...
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Taking a chance: Sky senior technical supervisor Sarah Adams on never being afraid to ask questionsBy Sarah Adams, senior technical supervisor, Sky I think you have to never be afraid to ask questions of anyone. There is not one person who knows everything, so there is no need to feel like you are asking stupid...
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Going solo: Camera operator Tunya Koch takes on the world of live sport“I wasn’t looking to work in sports broadcasting, I think sports broadcasting was looking for me,” says Tunya Koch, freelance camera operator for NEP Switzerland. “There are no female camera operators in NEP Switzerland to look up to, so I...
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Embracing the difference: “Nothing beats the feeling of working on a live production”, says Sunset+Vine producer Flo CookeBy Flo Cooke, Sunset+Vine producer I love that every workday is different in this job. Whether I am working on a live production or in a more coordinating producer role, it is never the same. Nothing beats the feeling of...
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Just do it: NEP Ireland replay operator Melissa McCormack talks getting stuck into the fast life of live sports broadcastingBy Melissa McCormack, replay operator, NEP Ireland Working in sport, you are in constant demand. As the years go by, we as a country are producing an increased level of sport, and there is such a huge push on women's...
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Making the cut: Sky editor Irene Kelly’s journey from DigiBeta to remote production“I’ve been working as an editor at Sky for over 30 years now and my job has never become boring,” says Sky Post Production’s Irene Kelly. “Continual changes in technology, the introduction of fast turnaround motion graphics on sports pieces...
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The long road: Aurora’s Lara Bishop on the route to Formula E and beyond“Don’t be put off by the number of men you see in positions you may want to do,” says Aurora’s director of production Lara Bishop. “There’s been a real shift in the last few years to support women and diversity...
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The adrenaline of live with Maria Aloy Figueras from Aurora Media WorldwideA significant moment in the career of editor, producer and live director Maria Aloy Figueras took place while she was at college in Barcelona. Having always thought she would pursue a career as a chemical engineer, she opted to write...
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