Director Of Television And Director Of Technology
Buckinghamshire
Ran large, worldwide, multi-platform TV, Radio and Digital services for the British Forces Broadcasting Service under contract to U.K. Ministry of Defence. Transformed an traditionally structured TV department into a modern, forward-looking, multiskilled scheduling, Media Rights, ingest and TV playout team. Created and ran commecial R&D to begin diversification of a company 95% dependent on one MOD contract. Developed R&D, new technologies, platforms, commercialisation of products and services. Repositioned Forces TV from heavily loss-making to profitable entertainment channel on Sky, Virgin, Freesat and Freeview.Renewed and rebult all BFBS Radio, TV and News production facilities, playout, muxing and distribution technology. Introduced on-line/off-line streaming, VOD and OTT to reach the very remotest of locations.Delivered 24 hour multichannel radio and TV to Britain's Armed Forces and their families posted across the world. 4 global satellites, 16 TV and 30+ radio channels. DTH, DTT, IPTV, WiFi, cable, DAB, FM, AM. Extreme Broadcasting, Extreme Conditions, Extreme Engineering. Definitely not just your average broadcaster. If you need inspiration, come and visit.