North East Media News

Issue 103

Did you always envisage a career in the media? In some form, yes—journalism piqued my interest first, and choosing Media Studies as a GCSE option confirmed that this was the industry for me. There was a brief period when I considered pursuing a career in Law, but the realisation of many years of study put paid to that! What has been your career path so far? Sky provided me with an incredible launchpad for my career. I learned my craft working alongside the giants of the Sky channels and specifically across joint venture channels such as National Geographic and The History Channel. In addition to media, I had the opportunity to explore different aspects of the industry such as programming, licensing, and one of my passions— sponsorship. My time at Sky was a highlight of my life, both professionally and socially. Discovery Networks was my next stop, responsible for generating…