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Sound engineer to broadcast and production management roles with Stephen Furness
Another contact through LinkedIn, it was hard to first to get something scheduled but after a quick call we got the show in the diary - Steve had just come off a 7 day 12 hour shift run so very happy he was up for it, he has accomplished much over his broadcast career which we talk through.
Before we spoke I did wonder where he was from and its the north east, his story of starting his career in an indoor market in Sunderland was a good opener, the sheer diversity of work he has been involved with is facinating to hear as his advice for new comers.
Sneak preview Audiogram: https://share.descript.com/view/zDEXMIGMrug
During the episode we go through some talking points:
- When did you realise you were destined for broadcast media?
- Was there any flags or paths you followed that stand out
- Who gave you your first break or role in the industry?
- Have you been through freelance, full time or academic circles?
- What's the work ethic like elsewhere in the world - very different?
- Are the professional certifications off your own back?
- how did you find getting those early freelance gigs, by luck, perseverance, connections?
- with your many hats on when it comes to broadcast roles, was it a natural progression from sound to broadcast engineering and operations?
- over the years you must have had moments of huge elation - what sticks out for you?
- Looking back, what is a measure of success in your career?
- If you could tell your 20 year old self now - what would it be?
If you found this episode useful and want to hear other stories check out the series and subscribe, there are even plans for series 2 now to keep tuned in!
For more information about the host and additional offerings head over to ancast.co.uk
Thanks for listening!
Ben
More info on our guest Stephen:
Highly capable Broadcast and Production manager with worldwide experience in 42 languages. Extensive knowledge of signals transmission including video over IP. Worked as one of the pioneers in the video over IP field (remote production)for a US client, involving events in Asia, Europe and the US in multiple languages with several million viewing on a wide variety of platforms.
Recent career highlights include broadcast management of all aspects of the BBC 2016 referendum coverage and also include engineering work on the G8 and G 20 government summits also in London.
Fibre engineer and technical manager for League of legends Europe and Asia events stadium and studio events between 2014-2016
On the PUBG 2018 Berlin Final I worked as the production manager, encompassing 60 million concurrent viewers in 4K in multiple languages and streams.All delivered on time and in budget.
Prince 2 qualified( + PMI trained) and also qualified fibre engineer and system designer with extensive Europe and Asia knowledge. DBS cleared.
Specialties: Broadcast,Corporate,Projects,Consultancy, fibre management , live events, Live broadcast,Live events, management of broadcast facilities and staff, E-Sports specialist, Multi lingual and Host/Event Broadcast.
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By Ancast PodcastAnother contact through LinkedIn, it was hard to first to get something scheduled but after a quick call we got the show in the diary - Steve had just come off a 7 day 12 hour shift run so very happy he was up for it, he has accomplished much over his broadcast career which we talk through.
Before we spoke I did wonder where he was from and its the north east, his story of starting his career in an indoor market in Sunderland was a good opener, the sheer diversity of work he has been involved with is facinating to hear as his advice for new comers.
Sneak preview Audiogram: https://share.descript.com/view/zDEXMIGMrug
During the episode we go through some talking points:
- When did you realise you were destined for broadcast media?
- Was there any flags or paths you followed that stand out
- Who gave you your first break or role in the industry?
- Have you been through freelance, full time or academic circles?
- What's the work ethic like elsewhere in the world - very different?
- Are the professional certifications off your own back?
- how did you find getting those early freelance gigs, by luck, perseverance, connections?
- with your many hats on when it comes to broadcast roles, was it a natural progression from sound to broadcast engineering and operations?
- over the years you must have had moments of huge elation - what sticks out for you?
- Looking back, what is a measure of success in your career?
- If you could tell your 20 year old self now - what would it be?
If you found this episode useful and want to hear other stories check out the series and subscribe, there are even plans for series 2 now to keep tuned in!
For more information about the host and additional offerings head over to ancast.co.uk
Thanks for listening!
Ben
More info on our guest Stephen:
Highly capable Broadcast and Production manager with worldwide experience in 42 languages. Extensive knowledge of signals transmission including video over IP. Worked as one of the pioneers in the video over IP field (remote production)for a US client, involving events in Asia, Europe and the US in multiple languages with several million viewing on a wide variety of platforms.
Recent career highlights include broadcast management of all aspects of the BBC 2016 referendum coverage and also include engineering work on the G8 and G 20 government summits also in London.
Fibre engineer and technical manager for League of legends Europe and Asia events stadium and studio events between 2014-2016
On the PUBG 2018 Berlin Final I worked as the production manager, encompassing 60 million concurrent viewers in 4K in multiple languages and streams.All delivered on time and in budget.
Prince 2 qualified( + PMI trained) and also qualified fibre engineer and system designer with extensive Europe and Asia knowledge. DBS cleared.
Specialties: Broadcast,Corporate,Projects,Consultancy, fibre management , live events, Live broadcast,Live events, management of broadcast facilities and staff, E-Sports specialist, Multi lingual and Host/Event Broadcast.