Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this Royal Television Society Technology Centre event, Tia Shenton, RTS Young Technologist of the Year 2025, sits down with Jon Roberts, Chief Technology Officer at ITN, for a wide-ranging conversation about careers, innovation, and the future of broadcast technology.
From apprenticeships and early career opportunities to HDR, AI, accessibility, fast channels, and the blending of broadcast and digital workflows, this discussion explores what it really means to be a technologist in today’s rapidly evolving media landscape.
Tia shares her journey from degree apprentice to associate engineer, including her work on Channel 4’s election night simulcast and her development of a BSL signing avatar. Jon reflects on 25 years at ITN, the transformation of production and technology, and the skills needed to lead through constant change.
Topics include:
• Broadcast vs digital production
• Apprenticeships and early career pathways
• Accessibility and BSL innovation
• HDR, immersive experiences and audio
• Fast channels and changing viewing habits
• AI and emerging technologies
• The importance of versatility and communication
This conversation offers insight for anyone working in, or looking to enter, broadcast, media technology, and production.
In this Royal Television Society Technology Centre event, Tia Shenton, RTS Young Technologist of the Year 2025, sits down with Jon Roberts, Chief Technology Officer at ITN, for a wide-ranging conversation about careers, innovation, and the future of broadcast technology.
From apprenticeships and early career opportunities to HDR, AI, accessibility, fast channels, and the blending of broadcast and digital workflows, this discussion explores what it really means to be a technologist in today’s rapidly evolving media landscape.
Tia shares her journey from degree apprentice to associate engineer, including her work on Channel 4’s election night simulcast and her development of a BSL signing avatar. Jon reflects on 25 years at ITN, the transformation of production and technology, and the skills needed to lead through constant change.
Topics include:
• Broadcast vs digital production
• Apprenticeships and early career pathways
• Accessibility and BSL innovation
• HDR, immersive experiences and audio
• Fast channels and changing viewing habits
• AI and emerging technologies
• The importance of versatility and communication
This conversation offers insight for anyone working in, or looking to enter, broadcast, media technology, and production.
