Broadcast News
07/07/2021
ScreenSkills Champions 'Leaders Of Tomorrow'
![News Image](/newsimages/1_275920_ScreenSkills-Leaders-of-Tomorrow.jpg)
The first participants of a three-year development programme for behind-the-camera talent have been unveiled.
ScreenSkills announced 19 mid-level crew as Leaders of Tomorrow, with a commitment to championing them through a comprehensive programme of mentoring, masterclasses, bespoke training and paid on-the-job training over the next three years.
The Leaders of Tomorrow programme has been created with the aim of meeting industry demand for more effective career pathways to encourage increased diversity in leadership roles within the sector. More than half the pool are Black, Asian or minority ethnic, three-quarters are female and two-fifths are based in the nations and regions.
The pool of behind-the-camera talent was selected from more than 100 applicants who were nominated by a senior industry figure from across high-end TV for a place on the programme.
The successful cohort will have access to expertise and resources tailored to what they need to progress to head of department or to a decision-making role in the future.
The programme will run for three years to provide sustained support and help all candidates achieve their leadership potential.
Fifteen places on the programme are being supported by the High-end TV Skills Fund with industry contributions from high-end TV productions, with Netflix and Sky Studios funding an additional place each and the BBC a further two.
Kaye Elliott, Director of High-end Television, said: "We know it is key that industry not only invests in bringing new people in, but also provides effective support to move people up into leadership and management roles. This comprehensive and inclusive programme has been designed to give mid-career professionals who are already rated by their peers the tools to progress into leadership roles and to ensure we have a vibrant and robust industry now and in the future."
Amanda Wilkie Sweeney, Head of Production, Drama, at Sky Studios, added: "The UK is a global-leader in television production with a world-class and highly skilled pool of crew and off-camera talent. Working with ScreenSkills and the wider industry, we want to ensure clear pathways for new, diverse talent into the industry and importantly provide training, development and mentoring for off-screen talent to reach their full leadership potential."
The programme will provide the Leaders of Tomorrow with:
• A mentor/champion
• Access to an HETV Professionals Pool of industry experts for tailored one-to-one support, advice and expertise
• Up to three part-funded placements per year for up to three years
• Bespoke grade and skills-specific training
• Leadership and management training
• Networking opportunities and introductions.
The participants will be able to access HETV match funding to support three placements a year across all three years if needed. They will secure their own offers of work but the Leaders of Tomorrow programme lead, Hannah Green, will work with them to ensure continued development experience in line with their career goals.
The HETV Professionals Pool includes a wide variety of specialisms including department leads from broadcasters and streamers as well as leads from HR, legals and finance to support the programme.
www.screenskills.com
ScreenSkills announced 19 mid-level crew as Leaders of Tomorrow, with a commitment to championing them through a comprehensive programme of mentoring, masterclasses, bespoke training and paid on-the-job training over the next three years.
The Leaders of Tomorrow programme has been created with the aim of meeting industry demand for more effective career pathways to encourage increased diversity in leadership roles within the sector. More than half the pool are Black, Asian or minority ethnic, three-quarters are female and two-fifths are based in the nations and regions.
The pool of behind-the-camera talent was selected from more than 100 applicants who were nominated by a senior industry figure from across high-end TV for a place on the programme.
The successful cohort will have access to expertise and resources tailored to what they need to progress to head of department or to a decision-making role in the future.
The programme will run for three years to provide sustained support and help all candidates achieve their leadership potential.
Fifteen places on the programme are being supported by the High-end TV Skills Fund with industry contributions from high-end TV productions, with Netflix and Sky Studios funding an additional place each and the BBC a further two.
Kaye Elliott, Director of High-end Television, said: "We know it is key that industry not only invests in bringing new people in, but also provides effective support to move people up into leadership and management roles. This comprehensive and inclusive programme has been designed to give mid-career professionals who are already rated by their peers the tools to progress into leadership roles and to ensure we have a vibrant and robust industry now and in the future."
Amanda Wilkie Sweeney, Head of Production, Drama, at Sky Studios, added: "The UK is a global-leader in television production with a world-class and highly skilled pool of crew and off-camera talent. Working with ScreenSkills and the wider industry, we want to ensure clear pathways for new, diverse talent into the industry and importantly provide training, development and mentoring for off-screen talent to reach their full leadership potential."
The programme will provide the Leaders of Tomorrow with:
• A mentor/champion
• Access to an HETV Professionals Pool of industry experts for tailored one-to-one support, advice and expertise
• Up to three part-funded placements per year for up to three years
• Bespoke grade and skills-specific training
• Leadership and management training
• Networking opportunities and introductions.
The participants will be able to access HETV match funding to support three placements a year across all three years if needed. They will secure their own offers of work but the Leaders of Tomorrow programme lead, Hannah Green, will work with them to ensure continued development experience in line with their career goals.
The HETV Professionals Pool includes a wide variety of specialisms including department leads from broadcasters and streamers as well as leads from HR, legals and finance to support the programme.
www.screenskills.com
Top Related Stories
Click here for the latest broadcast news stories.
06/09/2024
QuickLink StudioPro And StudioEdge Add ST 2110 Support
QuickLink is to launch ST-2110 support for QuickLink StudioPro and StudioEdge video production solutions by adopting Matrox DSX LE5 ST-2110 network in
QuickLink StudioPro And StudioEdge Add ST 2110 Support
QuickLink is to launch ST-2110 support for QuickLink StudioPro and StudioEdge video production solutions by adopting Matrox DSX LE5 ST-2110 network in
16/01/2015
BVE Free Seminar Programme 'Packed' With Industry Leaders
The free seminar programme at BVE 2015 is packed with industry leaders who will inspire and inform about all aspects of content creation and delivery.
BVE Free Seminar Programme 'Packed' With Industry Leaders
The free seminar programme at BVE 2015 is packed with industry leaders who will inspire and inform about all aspects of content creation and delivery.
22/07/2024
Lightware Announces Key Leadership Appointments
Lightware Visual Engineering has announced the appointment of Roger Takacs as Executive Vice President of Sales at Lightware Americas and the promotio
Lightware Announces Key Leadership Appointments
Lightware Visual Engineering has announced the appointment of Roger Takacs as Executive Vice President of Sales at Lightware Americas and the promotio
11/07/2024
Lightware Announces New Leadership In Enterprise Team
Lightware Visual Engineering has announced significant updates to its Enterprise team, effective 01 July 2024, aimed at enhancing its global Enterpris
Lightware Announces New Leadership In Enterprise Team
Lightware Visual Engineering has announced significant updates to its Enterprise team, effective 01 July 2024, aimed at enhancing its global Enterpris
02/07/2024
EVS Broadcast Equipment Strengthens Its Leadership Team
EVS Broadcast Equipment is strengthening its Leadership Team through internal promotions. This strategic move aims to support EVS’s ambitions for prof
EVS Broadcast Equipment Strengthens Its Leadership Team
EVS Broadcast Equipment is strengthening its Leadership Team through internal promotions. This strategic move aims to support EVS’s ambitions for prof
22/10/2018
Production News : London Mayor And Film Industry Leaders Tackle Diversity In The Film Industry
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and major film industry leaders have teamed up to tackle the lack of diversity in the film industry. Sony Pictures, H
Production News : London Mayor And Film Industry Leaders Tackle Diversity In The Film Industry
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and major film industry leaders have teamed up to tackle the lack of diversity in the film industry. Sony Pictures, H
29/05/2024
PlayBox Neo Sustains Its Industry Event Visibility
PlayBox Neo has sustained its industry event visibility at three events during May: The PlayBox Neo Open Day in Belgrade, CABSAT in Dubai and the ongo
PlayBox Neo Sustains Its Industry Event Visibility
PlayBox Neo has sustained its industry event visibility at three events during May: The PlayBox Neo Open Day in Belgrade, CABSAT in Dubai and the ongo
22/05/2024
Joshua Blair To Share Industry Knowledge At Prism Sound's 8 Hours At Rockfield
Producer and engineer Joshua Blair and mastering engineer Nick Watson will be sharing their music industry knowledge and expertise at Prism Sound's 8
Joshua Blair To Share Industry Knowledge At Prism Sound's 8 Hours At Rockfield
Producer and engineer Joshua Blair and mastering engineer Nick Watson will be sharing their music industry knowledge and expertise at Prism Sound's 8
24/02/2012
Industry Heavyweights Confirmed For Inside Pictures Talent Programme
The industry is gearing up for this year’s Inside Pictures Talent Programme which aims to help develop cutting edge industry business knowledge. Fifte
Industry Heavyweights Confirmed For Inside Pictures Talent Programme
The industry is gearing up for this year’s Inside Pictures Talent Programme which aims to help develop cutting edge industry business knowledge. Fifte
07/06/2024
Ross Video To Captivate The Audiovisual Industry
Ross Video has announced its participation in InfoComm 2024, held from June 12 to 14 at the Las Vegas Convention Centre. This year, Ross Video is set
Ross Video To Captivate The Audiovisual Industry
Ross Video has announced its participation in InfoComm 2024, held from June 12 to 14 at the Las Vegas Convention Centre. This year, Ross Video is set
01/07/2024
WPC Deployed For Three-Day 'Tunes In The Dunes' Festival
Tunes in the Dunes is the apt name given to an annual three-day festival on Perranporth Beach in Cornwall. The festival has been running on the golden
WPC Deployed For Three-Day 'Tunes In The Dunes' Festival
Tunes in the Dunes is the apt name given to an annual three-day festival on Perranporth Beach in Cornwall. The festival has been running on the golden
08/03/2002
Scottish Screen helps develop industry training programme
Screen consultants Olsberg/SPI, in association with Scottish Screen, are to hold an industry training programme entitled 'Enterprise Scotland: Busines
Scottish Screen helps develop industry training programme
Screen consultants Olsberg/SPI, in association with Scottish Screen, are to hold an industry training programme entitled 'Enterprise Scotland: Busines
07/02/2007
Clore Leadership Open Applications For New Fellowship
The Clore Leadership Programme has announced, that applications are open for a new Fellowship on their 2007/8 Programme. With support from Skillset an
Clore Leadership Open Applications For New Fellowship
The Clore Leadership Programme has announced, that applications are open for a new Fellowship on their 2007/8 Programme. With support from Skillset an
18/10/2010
Leadership Programme Launched By Heritage Minister
An innovative and unique new programme of support for creative media businesses in Wales has been launched by the Minister for Heritage Alun Ffred Jon
Leadership Programme Launched By Heritage Minister
An innovative and unique new programme of support for creative media businesses in Wales has been launched by the Minister for Heritage Alun Ffred Jon
10/09/2018
Rohde & Schwarz To Join Industry Leaders In IP Showcase At IBC
Rohde & Schwarz is to join the exciting lineup for the IP Showcase at IBC2018, where industry leaders will educate visitors about standards-based IP s
Rohde & Schwarz To Join Industry Leaders In IP Showcase At IBC
Rohde & Schwarz is to join the exciting lineup for the IP Showcase at IBC2018, where industry leaders will educate visitors about standards-based IP s