International Women's Day 2024: SVG Europe Spotlights Emerging Leaders in the Sports Production Industry By Heather McLean, SVG Europe Editor
Friday, March 8, 2024 - 9:11 am
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From producers and directors to audio technicians and operations leads, diversity in the sports production industry is trending in a better direction. On this International Women's Day, SVG Europe's Heather McLean spotlights key women executives, technicians, and even apprentices who are making a major impact on the live sports production industry today.
Ruck, maul, tackle: Facing the challenges of sports broadcasting with head of broadcast partnerships at Six Nations Rugby Siobhan McCartan
Live sport is exciting and so interesting, says head of broadcast partnerships at Six Nations Rugby, Siobhan McCartan. The challenges are endless and it's impossible to be bored! Seeing the final products come to life is very satisfying.
Forefront of AV: Bringing live sport to global screens with Mediapro UHD HDR OB technical manager Carmen Hernandez
Carmen Hernandez is a UHD HDR OB technical manager for Mediapro. Based in Spain, she works across LaLiga, UEFA sports competitions, Euroleague basketball and a range of entertainment programmes. Here she gives an insight into her career.
Team player: Picking sparring partners and mentors with Sky Deutschland's director of inhouse operations Louisa von Lenthe
To women thinking of moving into sports broadcasting or pushing forwards in their careers, Louisa von Lenthe, director of inhouse operations at Sky Deutschland, says: Just do it! Take one step at a time, watch and learn from others and find people who you can really trust.
Changing times: Considering evolving views on gender in sports broadcasting with head of venue management at HBS Birgit Schiller
Sports broadcasting is still a male dominated industry, but times are changing according to Birgit Schiller, head of venue management at HBS, who is also responsible for overseeing various events as a project director. Here we look at Schiller's career path.
Stepping Stones: Senior broadcast venue manager at HBS Elizaveta Vorontsova talks learning on the job
Elizaveta Vorontsova, HBS senior broadcast venue manager, has been working in sports broadcasting since 2018 when she was able to work on the FIFA World Cup in Russia. Her story is part of SVG Europe's Stepping Stones series, showcasing young female talent.
South Africa to the UK: Whisper account director Elma Smit on a career in sports broadcasting that spans continents
Elma Smit, account director and currently providing short term cover as business development lead at independent production company, Whisper, is a producer and presenter from South Africa.
Stepping Stones: Taking audio to the next level with sound engineer Deepali Mistry
Deepali Mistry, freelance sound engineer, has aspirations to work in audio design and immersive sound while still jetsetting around the world. Her story is part of our series of Stepping Stones articles, which showcase young women moving up the ladder.
In the mix: Andria Sj berg, freelance broadcast sound engineer on her love of making audio for live sport
Since moving into live sport I really found it's my absolute favourite area to work in out of everything I've done over the years, says Andria Sj berg, freelance broadcast sound engineer. I like the fast-paced nature and that every job presents new challenges.
Making music: Moving from the Royal Marines to a career in sports broadcasting audio with Sophie Lambert
Sophie Lambert is a former Royal Marine musician turned sports broadcasting sound engineer. She runs a business with her husband - the pair are both freelance sound engineers - and they often get to work together on the same jobs.
Electric sound: Freelance sound supervisor and grams operator Heather Winn talks challenges and problem solving
The atmosphere at sporting events is usually electric, and even working remotely is exciting as you never really know what is going to happen next, enthuses freelance sound supervisor and grams operator, Heather Winn on her career in sports broadcasting audio.
Stepping Stones: Laying the base of a broadcast production with EMG Netherlands' rigger, Cheyenne Broerze
Cheyenne Broerze is a rigger at EMG Netherlands. She loves how her role has opened up opportunities to travel and learn. Her article is part of SVG Europe's Stepping Stones series, which aims to bring women at the beginning of their careers in sports broadcasting into the spotlight.
Stepping Stones: Premier League Productions trainee camera operator Ellie Jordan talks variety and travel opportunities in sports
Ellie Jordan, trainee camera operator for Premier League Productions at IMG, is already addicted to the buzz of covering sport, despite the nerves that working on a live studio production brings. This article is part of SVG Europe's Stepping Stones series.
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International Women's Day 2024: SVG Europe Spotlights Emerging Leaders in the Sports Production Industry By Heather McLean, SVG Europe Editor 
