In this episode of Women Work Wellbeing, host Zoe interviews Kate Mason, a prominent sports presenter for TNT Sports and Eurosport, as well as a sports columnist. They discuss Kate's journey into sports broadcasting, the challenges faced by women in the industry, and her experiences at the Paris Olympics.

Key Discussion Points

• Career Path and Inspiration
  • Kate shares how she became interested in sports broadcasting, citing the London 2012 Olympics as a pivotal moment.
  • Discusses her early experiences with local radio and how she carved out a niche in sports journalism despite not being a professional athlete.
• Empowering Women in Sports
  • Emphasises the importance of representation and visibility for women in sports.
  • Reflects on her motivation to create inclusive spaces within sports broadcasting.
• The Role of Emotion in Broadcasting
  • Discusses the challenges of conveying athletes' emotions during live broadcasts.
  • Highlights the human aspect of sports and the importance of empathy in journalism.

Quotes

"Unless you can see it, it's hard to be it." – Kate Mason

Kate Mason's passion for sports broadcasting shines through as she discusses her journey, the importance of female representation, and her unforgettable experiences at the Paris Olympics. This episode serves as an inspiring reminder of the power of persistence and advocacy in creating change within male-dominated industries.

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Kate is an award-winning broadcaster and TNT Sports presenter with over a decade’s experience presenting live sport. She leads the network’s cricket and mountain bike coverage and this year won critical acclaim for her work presenting the England men’s Test tour of India. She’s recently returned from covering the Paris Olympics, a full-circle moment from being inspired by Britain’s superb female broadcasters of London 2012 to make this her career.

She writes a fortnightly column for Metro newspaper, where explores social and human issues through the lens of sport. Her recent audio output includes the BBC Radio 4 documentary series How To Spot Potential and her SJA award-winning Inside the Qatar World Cup.

Links: @kvlmason on instagram / twitter / tiktok

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