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Natasha Carter

London

Summary

Broadcast professional with hands-on experience delivering live sports and broadcast productions across international events. Previously, a broadcast systems operator for Hawk-eye innovations, with responsibility for project managing events and overseeing technical delivery and maintaining clear communication across multiple stakeholders. Proven experience overseeing system installs, rig plans, camera and network setup, pre event testing and live troubleshooting to ensure broadcast systems perform reliably in a high pressure environment. Calm, detail-focused and adaptable with a track record of delivering technically complex broadcasts to deadline and specification.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Systems Operator - Smart Production

Hawkeye Innovations
2023.02 - 2025.12

Main Responsibilities

  • Leading and project managing events at the tennis ATP 1000's, for Hawk-eye Smart Production (Broadcast)
  • Main point of contact for Smart Production for clients to ensure Hawk-eye technology is in place ahead of arrival on site.
  • Technical Guarantee role at events when not project managing
  • Ensuring a smooth delivery onsite and that all deliverables and expectations are met,
  • Maintaining positive working relationships with clients, suppliers and venue contacts
  • Liasing with other on site vendors to ensure i.e MCRs, ATP Media, WTA media, etc to ensure a smooth delivery and feed distribution
  • Pre and post event planning, including cable runs, onsite technical setups, rig plans, ensure the team are meeting their goals
  • Staying up to date with new Hawk-eye tech implementations/softwares

Experience

  • Working in a fast paced, high pressure environment
  • Experience with networking and IP's
  • Rig and setup of Hawk-eye hardware and technical software in the buildup to matches, including setting up cameras, fibre, cable runs, audio and calibrating the system, as well as pre match checks
  • Operational experience with a 5 camera setup , using robotic heads, directing and producing matches , experience using graphics, replays, audio
  • 1 camera streaming setup to clients such as Sports Radar
  • Troubleshooting, camera feeds, cables, fibre, client feeds

Production assistant, A Quiet Place

Gower Avenue Films ltd
2022.10 - 2023.02

Experience:

  • Streamlined communication with cast and crew to facilitate smooth filming processes in a fast paced, high pressure environment
  • Distributed call sheets promptly for organised start times each day of shooting
  • Supported producers, directors and HODs with day to day office tasks
  • Responded proactively to unexpected challenges preventing delays in filming schedule .
  • Provided administrative and operational support within the production office on a large scale film production
  • Maintained a high level of confidentiality and professionalism on a high profile production

Community Developer

British Cycling
2022.01 - 2022.09

Responsibilities

- Designed and delivered community cycling programmes to increase participation and engagement

- Worked with local communities and partners to promote inclusive access to cycling

- Planned and coordinated events, workshops and outreach activities

- Built strong relationships with stakeholders, volunteers and participants

- Supported programme development aligned with British Cycling objectives

- Demonstrated strong communication, organisation and project coordination skills

Site Manager (Seasonal Work)

Kings Camps
2018.08 - 2022.02

Responsibilities:

  • Managed the day to day operations of a children's multi sport activity camp, in a fast paced, high responsibility environment
  • Ability to demonstrate strong leadership, communication and problem solving skills
  • Supervised, supported and coordinated a large team of coaches and session leaders
  • Ensured the safety, wellbeing and safeguarding of all children on site
  • Acted as the main point of contact for parents, staff and external providers
  • Planned daily schedules, activities, staff rotas and administration
  • Responded effectively to incidents, changes and operational challenges

Celebrity Hunted, Rushes Runner

Shine TV
2021.09 - 2021.11

Responsibilities:

  • Assisted production teams with on-set and location based tasks in a fast paced environment
  • Provided general runner support to ensure smooth production workflows
  • Handled secure transport of the rushes and time- critical materials

Education

Master of Science - Mres Sport Science

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham
2020.09 - 2021.09

Bachelor of Science - Applied Sport Science

Loughborough University
Loughborough
2017.09 - 2020.06

Skills

  • Time management
  • Ability to work under high pressure
  • Team Work
  • Communication
  • Problem - Solving
  • Proactive
  • Self-motivation
  • Adaptable in a fast paced environment

References

References available upon request.

Experience

During my time at Loughborough University, I was a member for the BUCS tennis performance programme, as well as having a big passion for coaching. In addition, I gained the following experience to broaden my knowledge and skills in the sporting sector

Social Media Assistant - Loughborough Rugby

  • Supported the management and growth of the rugby teams social media platforms
  • Assisted with content creation, scheduling and posting across social media channels
  • Captured and edited photo and video content at training sessions and matches
  • Engaged with followers and supported the online community

Tennis Performance Analyst

  • Provide key and relevant performance information to athletes and coaches during and after performance.
  • Experience using Dartfish and Gamebreaker
  • Experience tagging both pre recorded and live matches
  • Set up and pack down of static IP cameras
  • Using code windows and buttons to break the sport into videos and clips to be analysed
  • Creation of tagging panel by identifying key words
  • Generating final report to be distributed to coaches/players

Timeline

Senior Systems Operator - Smart Production

Hawkeye Innovations
2023.02 - 2025.12

Production assistant, A Quiet Place

Gower Avenue Films ltd
2022.10 - 2023.02

Community Developer

British Cycling
2022.01 - 2022.09

Celebrity Hunted, Rushes Runner

Shine TV
2021.09 - 2021.11

Master of Science - Mres Sport Science

Nottingham Trent University
2020.09 - 2021.09

Site Manager (Seasonal Work)

Kings Camps
2018.08 - 2022.02

Bachelor of Science - Applied Sport Science

Loughborough University
2017.09 - 2020.06
Natasha Carter