Commonwealth Games
Glasgow 2026

Host Broadcast Training Initiative (HBTI)

Delivered by Actua and QTV
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A Unique Training Opportunity

Glasgow 2026 is delighted to be working with QTV to deliver a Commonwealth Games Host Broadcaster Training Initiative (HBTI) that will create a training and upskilling programme funded by Actua through to the Games. These roles will be part of Actua Films host broadcast team to deliver an altogether brilliant Games with the Glasgow 2026 Organising Company.

QTV invites universities and colleges to nominate students and recent graduates for part of the HBTI Programme – an intensive, practical training route into careers in Outside Broadcast (OB) and live sports production.

This programme is designed to identify and develop entry-level technical and production talent, offering hands-on training and live Games-time experience.

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Your Pathway to Live Sports Broadcasting

QTV is looking for twenty entry-level candidates who are looking to build on their knowledge of Outside Broadcast by attending intensive workshops. Each workshop will focus on a core OB discipline and offers hands-on experience with broadcast-standard equipment.

On successful completion of the programme there will be the opportunity to shadow production at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in August 2026.

If you have a willingness to learn, and live broadcast is something that interests you then these workshops might just be for you!

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Training Workshops Information

Duration

Each workshop will be around 2-5 days in length and take place between February 2026 – August 2026.

Cohort

Twenty entry-level candidates.

Format

Intensive workshops, each focused on a core OB discipline:
  • Multi-camera live sports directing & live sports replay operating
  • OB audio engineering
  • OB vision & broadcast engineering
  • Multi-Camera Operating

Outcome

Shadowing placements at Glasgow 2026 (two candidates per sport)

Cost

Fully funded training (placements unpaid; expenses covered)

Location

Training delivered at QTV facilities and partner venues. Shadowing at the Games, Glasgow, sport dependent across the city.

Workshops

Each candidate can specialise in one core OB discipline, while gaining exposure to the wider live broadcast environment through opportunities to attend all workshops.

Multi-Camera Live Sports Directing / Live Sports Replay Operating
  • Fundamentals of live sports directing and gallery workflow
  • Camera grammar, shot calling and editorial decision-making
  • Working with production teams under live broadcast conditions
  • Managing timing, communication and pressure in live sport
  • Introduction to replay systems used in remote galleries and OB trucks
  • Marking, clipping and building replays in real time
  • Understanding editorial priorities in live sport
  • Working closely with directors and production teams
OB Audio Engineering
  • Live sports sound fundamentals (commentary, effects, ambience)
  • Microphone placement and signal flow
  • Mixing in Gallerie & OB environments
  • Working to broadcast standards under time pressure
OB Vision Engineering
  • Broadcast signal paths and live camera systems
  • Shading and technical control in OB operations
  • Understanding vision mixers, routers and monitors
  • Fault-finding and working as part of a technical crew
OB Multi-Camera Operating
  • Camera operation for live sport in OB environments
  • Shot framing, movement and sports-specific camera grammar
  • Working to a director’s calls and production priorities
  • Understanding camera positions, lenses and live broadcast etiquette

The Right Candidate

This opportunity is for candidates who:

  • Are interested in live television, sport, broadcasting or technical production
  • Demonstrate strong teamwork, communication and reliability
  • Are motivated to work in fast-paced, live environments
  • Show technical curiosity and a willingness to learn
  • Can commit to the programme dates and Games-time availability
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Backgrounds & Experience

We welcome applicants from a wide range of disciplines, including (but not limited to):

  1. Film, TV & media production
  2. Broadcast technology
  3. Electrical/Electronic engineering
  4. Sound, music technology or audio production
  5. Sports media and journalism

No prior OB work experience is required, attitude, commitment and potential are key.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like something you would be interested in please send CVs to Abigail Bainbridge

abigailbainbridge@qtv.media

Application Deadline

February 16, 2026

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