Nā Leo TV to offer free hands-on training in sports broadcasting in Hilo

Interested in sports broadcasting?

Nā Leo TV, Hawai‘i Island’s Community Access Television Station, will host a free hands-on training workshop at its studio in Hilo, at 91 Mohouli St., for those looking to enter the field.

The workshop will take place Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m.

“Nā Leo TV is creating opportunities that connect our community with media in exciting and meaningful ways,” said Ashley Kierkiewicz, President & CEO of Nā Leo TV. “This workshop not only gives participants valuable technical training, but it opens the door to real-world experience in live sports broadcasting.”

The NLTV Sports Broadcast workshop will provide participants with instruction in the fundamental skills required to capture live sports action for TV, including camera setup and operation, as well as techniques for effectively covering a variety of sporting events, according to a news release from Nā Leo. Attendees will also receive guidance on best practices for working as part of a professional broadcast team.

“The workshop supports Nā Leo TV’s mission to develop local talent, expand career readiness opportunities, and strengthen Hawai‘i Island’s media ecosystem by providing hands-on training alongside experienced industry professionals,” according the release.

Following successful completion of the training, certified participants will be eligible to join the production crew for Nā Leo TV’s new weekly sports program, J.E. on the Bench, hosted by veteran sports commentator and NLTV producer J.E. Orozco, who brings years of experience in covering athletics from the court to the field.

Certified attendees will be added to Nā Leo TV’s roster of skilled camera operators regularly called upon to cover major sporting and community events across Hawai‘i Island.

Interested individuals are encouraged to register at naleo.tv/sportsworkshop to secure their place in the workshop as space is limited.