Finding the Missing Pieces of the Talent Jigsaw: Mid-career, talent retention, and underrepresented talent pools

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Finding the Missing Pieces of the Talent Jigsaw: Mid-career, talent retention, and underrepresented talent pools

12 Sep 2025
IBC Talent Programme, Future Tech, Hall 14, Hackfest Stage
IBC Talent Programme

Where should the industry be looking to grow a sustainable pipeline of talent? This session explores the work being done to expand the diversity of talent in the media space to support professionals in underrepresented areas including mid-late career groups, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and neurodivergent talent. The session will also cover retention and the challenges that the media community faces in holding on to the talent it attracts.

Moderator
Oisin Lunny, Conference Host
Panellist
Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch - Diverse Made Media
Ian Nock
Ian Nock, Managing Consultant - Vice Chair – IET Media Technical Network and Managing Consultant – Fairmile West
Jessica Dowdall
Jessica Dowdall, Co-Chair, BBC Women in STEM, and Head of Data Operations - BBC
Morag McIntosh
Morag McIntosh, Solution Lead for Live Production Control - BBC
Sabina Bunger
Sabina Bunger, Professional and Personal Coach - Coaching with Sabina
Sam Fray
Sam Fray, Founder & Director - Black People in Sports Broadcasting