Graduate of RMIT University who began a media career at Network 10, working in the media service department as an EVS Operator and News Editor. Has also performed studio roles including studio operator, camera assistant, stagehand, and freelancer operation across multiple live broadcast productions. Calm and composed under pressure during time-critical live shows, with strong troubleshooting and efficient organisation. Experienced with EVS/IPDirector workflows, Avid Media Composer editing, Adobe Premiere timeline-based editing and content management, plus camera and control-room support.

Samuel Kay

Graduate of RMIT University who began a media career at Network 10, working in the media service department as an EVS Operator and News Editor. Has also performed studio roles including studio operator, camera assistant, stagehand, and freelancer operation across multiple live broadcast productions. Calm and composed under pressure during time-critical live shows, with strong troubleshooting and efficient organisation. Experienced with EVS/IPDirector workflows, Avid Media Composer editing, Adobe Premiere timeline-based editing and content management, plus camera and control-room support.

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Graduate of RMIT University who began a media career at Network 10, working in the media service department as an EVS Operator and News Editor. Has also performed studio roles including studio operator, camera assistant, stagehand, and freelancer operation across multiple live broadcast productions.

Calm and composed under pressure during time-critical live shows, with strong troubleshooting and efficient organisation. Experienced with EVS/IPDirector workflows, Avid Media Composer editing, Adobe Premiere timeline-based editing and content management, plus camera and control-room support.

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Work Experience

EVS Operator / Media Handler at SBS (Cup Fever 2026, World Cup)
June 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026
EVS media operations for live event broadcasting, handling and exchanging live content to support on-air show requirements.
EVS Operator (Media Handler) at SBS
June 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026
EVS operation for live sports broadcast coverage including Cup Fever 2026 and World Cup events. Responsibilities included media handling/exchanging and supporting time-critical live production environments.
EVS Operator / Media Handler at MTKG (Contract)
December 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Provided EVS media handling and exchange support for Cricket Big Bash League programming, including managing time-critical media for live broadcast workflows.
EVS Operator (Media Handler) at MTKG
December 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Contract role supporting EVS operation and media handling/exchange for Cricket Big Bash League broadcasts. Ensured smooth media workflow during live, time-critical events.
EVS Operator / Media Handler at Sportsbet (Contract)
March 2, 2025 - Present
EVS operation and media handling for broadcast programming including media exchange tasks to support live show delivery.
EVS Operator (Media Handler) at SPORTSBET
March 2, 2025 - Present
Contract EVS role handling media exchange for live sports productions, including EVS operator duties and media management required for on-air delivery.
EVS Operator at AFL House (Contract)
August 10, 2024 - Present
EVS support for AFL House programming including EVS operation for live broadcast elements such as event show segments.
EVS Operator at AFL HOUSE
August 10, 2024 - Present
EVS operator for AFL House productions including 'Access to All Areas', 'The Round So Far', and 'Gettable'. Responsibilities included EVS operation and media handling to support live program delivery.
EVS Operator / Media Handler / News Editor / AVID Editor / Media Exchange/Management / Studio Operator / IPDirector user / Studio Stage hand / Camera assistant at Network 10
December 1, 2021 - Present
EVS operation and media exchange/management for live and time-critical news and studio broadcasts. Worked across control room and studio environments including EVS/IPDirector workflows, Avid Media Composer editing, and Adobe Premiere timeline-based editing and content management. Supported studio operations including studio operator, studio staging, and camera assistant duties when required. Experienced in troubleshooting and maintaining smooth show continuity during live events.
EVS Operator / Media Handler / IPDirector User / News Editor / Studio Operator / Camera Assistant at Network 10
December 1, 2021 - Present
Worked across Network 10 media services and studio roles including EVS operation and media exchange/management on live broadcast shows. Managed media workflows using EVS and IPDirector, supported show output for live programs, and performed news editing tasks using Avid Media Composer and content management. Also worked as a studio operator, studio staging hand, and camera assistant, including control-room support and time-critical live production problem solving.
Housekeeping (Team Leader / Customer Service / Linen Distributor / Replenishment Manager) at Peninsula Hot Springs
October 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
Housekeeping operations including cleaning chemicals, bed making and room preparation, and leading a team. Covered customer service, linen distribution, and replenishment management.
Lighting Technician / Stage Manager / Stage Manger (inc. role listed as Stage Manager) at Playhouse Player (incl. productions listed)
May 12, 2021 - July 24, 2021
Worked as a lighting technician and stage manager across multiple productions, supporting stage setup and technical readiness for performances.
Lighting Technician / Stage Manager (incl. Playhouse Player Inclusive) at Playhouse Player Inclusive
May 12, 2021 - July 24, 2021
Lighting technician and stage manager supporting theatre/live productions including 'Around the World In 80 Days', 'Burning Bridget', 'Prefect', and 'Mob Psychology'.
Lighting Technician / Stage Manager at Playhouse Player (inc. productions listed)
April 8, 2021 - April 10, 2021
Supported lighting and stage management for multiple theatre productions, including technical coordination and on-the-day show preparation.
Lighting Technician / Stage Manager at Playhouse Player Inclusive
April 8, 2021 - April 10, 2021
Lighting and stage management support for 'Around the World In 80 Days' production.
Post Editor / Camera Audio Operator / EVS Operator / Vision Switcher at JAM TV
November 1, 2019 - February 28, 2020
Performed post-editing and studio operational support including camera audio operation, EVS operation, and vision switching responsibilities for broadcast segments such as Morning Mail and other JAM TV programming.
Post Editor / Camera Audio Operator / EVS Operator at JAM TV
November 1, 2019 - February 28, 2020
Post-production and studio support including post editing, camera audio operations, and EVS operator duties across JAM TV content.
Studio Director at Channel 31
October 22, 2019 - Present
Studio director support for 'CGN Wasteworld' and related production duties at Channel 31.
Camera Operator / Studio Director at RMIT University
September 26, 2019 - Present
Camera operations for RMIT University production 'The Rush Behind', including studio direction support as required.
Producer / Production Manager / Studio Director / Director Assistant / EVS / Camera / CCU / Audio Operator / Lighting Technician / Technical Director / Vision Switcher / Floor Manager at Game shows (listed period)
July 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Multi-discipline production role across game shows including production management, studio direction, and live technical operations (EVS, camera, CCU, audio, lighting, technical directing, vision switching, and floor management).
Producer / Production Manager / Studio Director / Director Assistant / EVS Operator / Camera / CCU / Audio Operator / Stage / Lighting / Technical Director / Vision Switcher / Floor Manager at Multiple roles at RMIT University (Game Shows/Studios period listed as Jul-Oct 2019 and extended through Oct 2021-Feb 2022 period in venue listing)
July 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Multiple production roles including producer and production management, studio direction and assistant directing, EVS operation, camera/CCU/audio operations, lighting technician duties, technical direction, vision switching, and floor management for multiple game show style productions.
Audio & Camera Operator / EVS Operator / Vision Switcher at AFL Data Game (JAM TV event work)
June 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Operated audio and camera systems and supported EVS and vision switching workflows for the AFL Data Game broadcast environment.
Audio & Camera Operator / EVS Operator / Vision Switcher at AFL DATE GAME (JAM TV)
June 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Operational role covering audio and camera operations plus EVS duties and vision switching for AFL Date Game.
Audio Operator / Studio Director Assistant at Channel 31
May 29, 2019 - May 31, 2019
Audio and studio direction assistant role across Channel 31 'NEWLINE' event coverage and technical production support.
Camera & Audio Operator / EVS Operator / Studio Director / Technical Director / CCU Operator / Floor Manager / Floor manager / Lighting Technician / Graphics Operator / Script & Prop Supervisor (listed responsibilities) at RMIT University (Short Drama Program and other RMIT productions listed)
May 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019
Took on multiple technical and production roles including camera and audio operation, EVS operation, studio direction, technical direction/CCU operation, floor management, lighting support, graphics operation, and script/prop supervision for university productions.
Housekeeping Team Leader / Customer Service / Linen Distributor / Replenishment Manager at Peninsula Hot Springs (Housekeeping Department)
October 1, 2017 - January 31, 2022
Managed housekeeping operations including bed making and room preparation, operating cleaning chemicals, leading a team, delivering customer service, distributing linen, and managing replenishment tasks.

Education

Diploma Screen & Media at RMIT University
January 1, 2020 - August 18, 2026
Certificate IV Screen & Media (Television Production) at RMIT University
January 1, 2019 - August 18, 2026
Diploma Screen & Media at RMIT University
January 1, 2020 - August 18, 2026
Certificate IV Screen & Media (Television Production) at RMIT University
January 1, 2019 - August 18, 2026

Qualifications

RMIT Diploma Screen & Media
January 1, 2020 - August 18, 2026
RMIT Certificate IV Screen & Media (Television Production)
January 1, 2019 - August 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education