S6E10 - Reinventing the Newsroom

What is the future of newsroom workflows? How are news teams handling the increasing demands of digital and lineardistribution? These questions and more are the focus of this episode.They were discussed in depth by Jon Roberts, Chief Technology Officer of the international news provider, ITN, and Avid’s Chief Product Officer, Kenna Hilburn, in conversation with Avid’s Principal Enterprise Specialist, Craig Wilson, at the recent NAB Show in Las Vegas.  Our guests for this episodeJon Roberts, Chief Technology Officer, ITNJon leads ITN’s award-winning technology division. He is responsible for leading the technical strategy for the company, including the management and development of broadcast and field operations, media and enterprise systems, technical support functions, capital project delivery, and A.I.Under his leadership, the team has delivered a digital transformation through a range of complex projects. Theseinclude transitioning to an IP structure at its HQ in Gray’s Inn Road; implementing a new News Production System; building the new ITV newsroom, including its digital-first newsroom studio; creating Channel 4 News’ innovative remote studio and newsroom in Leeds; and refreshing full control rooms for ITV, Channel 5, and, this year, Channel 4.Kenna Hilburn, Chief Product Officer, AvidKenna heads the Avid Product Management Team, responsible for the entire Avid product portfolio. As chief product officer, she is focused on turning vision into outcomes that matter. Recognized for leadingtransformational change, building and scaling high-performing teams, and simplifying complexity into clear strategies, she is experienced in guiding organizations through growth and transition while fostering cultures ofaccountability, collaboration, and impact.More ResourcesFor more on this topic, check outAvid Content Core – Discover more about Avid’s award-winning Content Data Platform for media productionAvid for News – The news solution powering ITV News and customers across the globeVideo Post Production – Get the latest updates on Media Composer and AI-poweredworkflows Contact UsQuestions? Comments? Cool ideas? Get in touch:[email protected] Avid at @avid.CreditsHost: Craig WilsonProduction team: Owen Lynch and Wim Van den BroeckTheme Music: Greg “Stryke” Chin