Helping people in broadcast media careers and why it matters with Ben Anchor.

Well how do we best round off a series then to get the host
interviewed instead - it was a suggestion by a business associate
and long time friend Tom Southerton based in Japan. There was
next to no preparation as I knew the format which I gave Tom, it
resulted in a flowing interview and because I had many episodes
under my belt it was my best answers!


You can find out more by going to ancast.co.uk or
linkedin.com/company/ancast


or co-host Tom Southerton at tomsoutherton.com/home/


Sneak preview Audiogram:
https://share.descript.com/view/cLunyvH1taW


During the episode we go through some talking points:
Where did you start off, what did you do to get into
the industry? - When did you realise you were
destined for broadcast media?
- Was there any flags or paths you followed that stand out
- Who gave you your first break or role in the
industry? Moving through the
industry, how has your skillset changed? - Have you
been through freelance, full time, academic circles
- How do you find using connections versus solo applications
- Do you have or keep up any professional
certifications? ‘What gave you the
drive to pay it forwards to new comers in
broadcast?’
- Did the global pandemic make a big difference?
- How have you found podcasting, will it continue?
- How else are you paying it forwards, anything in the
pipeline?
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, what is yours?
- Looking back, what is a measure of success in your career?
- If you could tell your 18 year old self now - what would it be?

If you found this final bonus episode useful and want to hear
other stories check out the series and subscribe, there are even
plans for series 2 now to keep tuned in!


For more information about the host and additional offerings head
over to ancast.co.uk


Thanks for listening!


Ben


I have been working at the 'hard end' of broadcast independently
for many years, if there's a major transformation or project
needing a specialist - this is where I shine. A big fan of cloud,
DevOps and agile methods - I like having enough technical
grounding and balance it with communicating with people - of all
levels. 


It all started working in production and editing videos on a
laptop to now helping deliver huge complex broadcast projects
where I can turn up and not be phased by any of it - let me work
with the team and get on with delivering it without supervision.
You will see from my track record all of this and when you meet
me I like to build up trust and demonstrate this by attention to
detail, honesty and big picture mentality.


In my spare time I love culture, like to travel and explore where
I can improve my photography hobby - also like to get involved in
charity fundraising. If you want to reach out feel free to send
me a connection here and we can talk.


Specialities - project management, business analyst, media
solutions engineering, workflow specialist, technical consultant,
agile, facilitation, training