Top-down technology decisions don’t win tech leaders any popularity awards—but most importantly, they run the risk of missing crucial needs that weren’t properly articulated.
In this episode we ask: What’s a better process for making technology decisions that truly reflect evolving news workflows? How has the democratization of technology given end users a voice? And how do you go about building a user-first tech stack?
Our Guest This Episode
Morten Brandstrup is Head of News Technology at TV2 in Denmark, where he bridges the gap between news production and technology, with a focus on providing the right toolbox for reporters and photographers. He has spent his professional life in news, event, and sports production, having been a sound engineer, cameraman, director, editor, satellite operator, and field producer.
More Resources
For more on this topic, check out:
- The Evolving Role of the Broadcast Journalist
- Making the Media S1E05: Our Virtual Reality
- MediaCentral | Collaborate
Contact Us
Questions? Comments? Cool ideas? Get in touch: makingthemedia@avid.com or @craigaw1969. Follow Avid at @avid.
Credits
Host: Craig Wilson
Producer: Rachel Haberman
Social: Wim van den Broeck
Promotion: Keri Middleton, Gina Pryor, and Mary Reynolds
Theme Music: Greg “Stryke” Chin