Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
References
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Sarah Walker

Summary

An Indie award winning, commercially minded TV Production Specialist with over 25 years of programme making experience. Multi-faceted experience in factual and sports production, including live OB and studio, with particular strength in managing large scale international projects. A self-motivated, organised and responsible individual. A confident communicator at all levels, with a conscientious and honest attitude, combined with a sense of fun. Experienced in handling multiple projects simultaneously, managing deadlines and expectations, and negotiating with various stakeholders.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Executive

BUZZ 16
09.2021 - Current
  • Supported the tender process for the engagement of new multi-year Gallagher Premiership Rugby contract for TNT Sports
  • Line Managing the Live Gallagher Premiership & EPCR rugby contract for TNT Sports
  • Live and Non-live
  • Leading the Production Management team ensuring team are happy and supported where required
  • Oversee recruitment, onboarding and training of the production management team
  • Participated in mentorship program
  • Performance Reviews of all direct reports
  • Leading mid to large scale non live projects
  • Responsible for multi-million pound budget with monthly cost reporting to the client
  • Ensuring we deliver all Buzz 16’s contracts according to contractual obligations

Production Executive

IMG MEDIA LTD
09.2018 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: Amazon Prime Video
  • Line Managing Prime Video’s ATP/WTA, US open and Roland Garros tennis output
  • Live and Non-live
  • Supported the tender process for engagement of new multi-year ATP/WTA and Roland Garros contract for outside broadcast, graphics, line calling and editorial content
  • Overall responsibility for Health & Safety (including Covid-19 protocols) and ensure all appropriate insurances are in place
  • Interaction with a number of external stakeholders including ATP Media, USTA and FFT
  • Financial forecasting and collaboration with the team to mitigate Covid-19 financial and health risks and make necessary changes with suppliers and freelancers
  • Amazon Prime Video

Production Manager

LAGARDERE SPORTS UK LTD
02.2016 - 01.2019
  • Provided pre-production, planning services and delivery of the live production of the following events: - ITU World Triathlon Series – Leeds 2019, FINA World Swimming World Cup – Doha 2019, Andy Murray LIVE SSE Hydro - Glasgow 2019, WTA BNP Luxembourg Open – Luxemburg 2019, IWF World Weightlifting Championships – Turkmenistan 2018, BWF Scottish Open Grand Prix Badminton – Glasgow 2017, Inaugural Super league Triathlon - Jersey 2017

Production Manager

WORLD RUGBY / 78 SEVENTY BROADCAST LTD
06.2018 - 07.2018

Deputy Broadcast Manager

NEP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
04.2018 - 04.2018
  • Company Overview: COMMONWEALTH GAMES
  • Worked alongside the BVM to manage the large international crew
  • Helped service the needs of the RHB’s on behalf of the Local Organising Committee
  • Line Managed a small group of Logistics Managers and Runners
  • Oversaw the unilateral bookings and mixed zone positions on behalf of the RHB’s
  • COMMONWEALTH GAMES

Production Manager

WORLD RUGBY / 78 SEVENTY BROADCAST LTD
07.2017 - 07.2017

Broadcast Venue Manager

IMG MEDIA LTD
09.2015 - 11.2015
  • Main Broadcast point of contact for participating teams at the venue
  • Reported daily to the IBC any issues affecting ITV or RHB operations
  • Together with the VTM, verified the installation of the ITV OB compound in accordance with RWC requirements
  • Managed the information flow between HB and event delivery manager and participated in daily venue team meetings
  • Worked alongside the ITV Production Manager to manage the large international crew
  • Managed the Broadcast Information office including distribution of SAD’s
  • Provided problem and conflict resolution in a diplomatic manner

Senior Production Manager

ATP MEDIA LTD
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Line Managed a department of Production Managers and Production Coordinators
  • Oversaw all tournament HB facility bookings in conjunction with the Broadcast Operations team
  • Freelancer booking, contract management as well international travel bookings
  • Kept tournament Health and Safety procedures and documentation up to date
  • Managed multi-million pound budgets relating to all the 1000’s, 500’s and 250 tournaments

Education

BA (HONS) - MODERN LANGUAGES

LIVERPOOL JMU/ L’UNIVERSITE DE TOULOUSE
01.1998

A LEVELS - B, C, C

OUNDLE SCHOOL
01.1993

Skills

  • Commercial potential
  • Filmmaking
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Production management
  • Project management
  • Logistical planning
  • Technical planning
  • Scheduling
  • Budgeting
  • Cost management
  • Cost reporting
  • Projections
  • Technical processes
  • Editorial processes
  • Workflows
  • Health and Safety
  • Sustainability
  • Excel

Hobbies and Interests

  • I enjoy all sports including running, golf, tennis and I am a season ticket holder of Leicester City football club and I support Leicester Tigers Rugby Club.
  • Travel, hiking, speaking French and running quizzes with family and friends are all favourite pastimes.

References

Available on Request.

Timeline

Production Executive

BUZZ 16
09.2021 - Current

Production Executive

IMG MEDIA LTD
09.2018 - 01.2021

Production Manager

WORLD RUGBY / 78 SEVENTY BROADCAST LTD
06.2018 - 07.2018

Deputy Broadcast Manager

NEP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
04.2018 - 04.2018

Production Manager

WORLD RUGBY / 78 SEVENTY BROADCAST LTD
07.2017 - 07.2017

Production Manager

LAGARDERE SPORTS UK LTD
02.2016 - 01.2019

Broadcast Venue Manager

IMG MEDIA LTD
09.2015 - 11.2015

Senior Production Manager

ATP MEDIA LTD
08.2014 - 06.2015

BA (HONS) - MODERN LANGUAGES

LIVERPOOL JMU/ L’UNIVERSITE DE TOULOUSE

A LEVELS - B, C, C

OUNDLE SCHOOL

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