Women in Broadcast Partnership

Women in Broadcast is a not-for-profit initiative brought together by NEP Australia and the National Careers Institute to Illuminate Career Pathways for Women within Sports Broadcast Technology.

Women in Broadcast is a not-for-profit initiative brought together by NEP Australia and the National Careers Institute to Illuminate Career Pathways for Women within Sports Broadcast Technology.

We have profiled some of our women in Broadcast and showcase their roles here at Nine. You can watch more profiles and follow the Women in Broadcast page on LinkedIn. 

Meet Vahini Iyengar, Broadcast Systems Engineer

Meet Smita Fautam, Broadcast Tech Support Manager

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Reaching new heights: Shaun Wellfare on how Nine’s drone program innovates sports broadcasting

As the world of live sports demands ever more spectacular and immersive viewing experiences, Nine is pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Leading the charge is our pioneering drone program, now soaring to new levels of innovative coverage. We sat down with Shaun Wellfare, Senior Production Camera Operator and one of Nine’s senior drone pilots, to understand how this technology is enhancing the art of live sports coverage.

Nine’s podcast powerhouse: Penelope Liersch is redefining court reporting

Reporter Penelope Liersch shares her insights on reporting on one of Australia’s most highly documented court cases, the trial of Erin Patterson. The podcast she co-hosts, "The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace”, reached a milestone one million downloads before the verdict. The achievement highlights the dedication she and co-host Erin Pearson (Court Reporter with The Age) have to storytelling that delves far beyond the typical daily news cycle.